Health Flashcards
Allergy
A damaging immune response by the body to a substance
Pollen
A fine yellow dust produced by plants
Antiseptic (noun)
A substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms
Something that kills germs
Immune
Have an ability to withstand something, especially an illness
Bystander
Someone who is present when something happens, but does not participate
Inflammation
A response of body tissues to injury or irritation - characterized by pain, redness, and swelling
Microbe
A tiny life form, such as bacteria
Guts
Stomach
Antibiotic
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
IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A common problem that affects people’s stomachs. Symptoms include pain, gas, bloating, etc
Symptom
A physical or mental feature that indicates you have a disease.
E.g. coughing is a symptom of a cold
Bloated
To be swollen with liquid or gas
Prescribe
When a doctor authorized you to use medicine