hmb Flashcards
contagious
spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.
disease
a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes
epidemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
immunize
make (a person or animal) resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically by vaccination
public health
the health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support
immune system
a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protects the body from infections and other harmful substances
infect
affect someone with a disease
protect
keep safe from harm or injury.
symtom
a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient
vaccine
a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products.
virus
an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
spread
open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
avoid
keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something)
crisis
a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
fatol
causing or capable of causing death, or having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin, failure, or disaster.
overwhelm
bury or drown beneath a huge mass
mystery
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
invaders
a person or group that invades a country, region, or other place.
contain
have or hold (someone or something) within.
expose
make (something) visible by uncovering it.
rare
(of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.
assign
allocate (a job or duty).
confirm
establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).
determine
cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.