isii Flashcards

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contagious

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capable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object:

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disease

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a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.

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epidemic

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(of a disease) affecting many persons at the same time, and spreading from person to person in a locality where the disease is not permanently prevalent. Compare

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immunize

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make (a person or animal) resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically by vaccination.

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public health

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the health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support.

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Immune system

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the system that protects your body from diseases and infections

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Infect

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to cause (someone or something) to become sick or affected by disease

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Protect

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: to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc.

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Symptom

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a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

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Vaccine

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a substance that is usually injected into a person or animal to protect against a particular disease

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Virus

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an extremely small particle that causes a disease and that spreads from one person or animal to another

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Spread

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to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area

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Avoid

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to stay away from (someone or something

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Crisis

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a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention

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Fatal

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A : causing death

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Overwhelm

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bury or drown beneath a huge mass.

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Mystery

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something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

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Invaders

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a person or group that invades a country, region, or other place.

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Contain

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have or hold (someone or something) within.

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Expose

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make (something) visible by uncovering it

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rare

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(of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.

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assign

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allocate (a job or duty

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confirm

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stablish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).

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Determine

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having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

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Abet
to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing:
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accord
to be in agreement or harmony;
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advocate
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly:
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agile
quick and well-coordinated in movement
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allot
to divide or distribute by share or portion; distribute or parcel out;
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aloof
at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart:
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amiss
out of the right or proper course, order, or condition; improperly; wrongly; astray:
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analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
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anarchy
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems
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antics
foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior
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apprehend
arrest (someone) for a crime.
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ardent
: showing or having warmth of feeling
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articulate
to express oneself clearly and effectively, either in speech or writing
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assail
make a concerted or violent attack on.
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assimilate
take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully
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atrocity
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
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attribute
regard something as being caused by (someone or something
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audacious
extremely bold or daring, often to the point of recklessness or defiance of convention, propriety, or law
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augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
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authority
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
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avail
help or benefit.
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avid
having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.
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awry
away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.
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clad
past participle of clothe.
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clarify
make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
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commemorate
recall and show respect for (someone or something).
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component
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle
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concept
an abstract idea; a general notion.
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Prevention
Actions that stops something from happening
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Antibodies
Things the body makes to fight disease
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Bacteria
Small living things that can cause illness
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Equipment
Tools that are used to complete special jobs
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Microbes
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Precaution
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Treat