Lesson 6: S–U Word List

Question 1

SIDs

Answer 1

stands for sudden infant death syndrome, the sudden death of an infant that has no known medical history or cause

Question 2

STI

Answer 2

stands for sexually transmitted infection, any number of diseases that are transmitted through human sexual behaviors

Question 3

TB

Answer 3

stands for tuberculosis, an infectious and sometimes fatal disease that affects the lungs

Question 4

URI

Answer 4

stands for upper respiratory tract infection in the upper part of the respiratory system, which is the system in the body that supports breathing

Question 5

UTI

Answer 5

stands for urinary tract infection, an infection in any part of the urinary system, which is the system of the body that collects and excretes liquid waste