General Sciences Ch.4 Flashcards

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abbreviated AIDS; a disease that breaks down the body’s immune system; AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations), or through exposure to natural allergens (such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed)

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acquired immunity

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reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances

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allergy

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chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the food and drug administration

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antiseptics

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