Health Flashcards

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Allergy

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A damaging immune response by the body to a substance

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Pollen

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A fine yellow dust produced by plants

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Antiseptic (noun)

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A substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

Something that kills germs

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4
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Immune

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Have an ability to withstand something, especially an illness

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5
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Bystander

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Someone who is present when something happens, but does not participate

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Inflammation

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A response of body tissues to injury or irritation - characterized by pain, redness, and swelling

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Microbe

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A tiny life form, such as bacteria

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8
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Guts

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Stomach

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Antibiotic

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Similar to antiseptic.

Antiseptics are often used on the body (for example, antiseptic wipes or sprays), whereas antibiotics are often taken as tablets or pills

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10
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IBS

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A common problem that affects people’s stomachs. Symptoms include pain, gas, bloating, etc

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Symptom

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A physical or mental feature that indicates you have a disease.

E.g. coughing is a symptom of a cold

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Bloated

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To be swollen with liquid or gas

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13
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Prescribe

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When a doctor authorized you to use medicine

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