lrj 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 organs, cells, and proteins that protects the body from harmful substances, such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins
infect
affect (a person, organism, cell, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.
protect
keep safe from harm or injury.
symptom
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.
spread
open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
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.
avoid
keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
crisis
a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
fatal
causing death
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.
rares
not common or frequent; unusual, scarce, or having only a few of its kind in existence
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.
abet
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.
accord
give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).
adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
advicate
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
agile
able to move quickly and easily.
allot
give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
amiss
not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
anarchy
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.
analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
apprehend
arrest (someone) for a crime.
antics
foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior.
ardent
enthusiastic or passionate.
articulate
(of a person or a person’s words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
assail
make a concerted or violent attack on.
assimlate
take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
atrocity
take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
attribute
regard something as being caused by (someone or something).
audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
authority
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
avail
help or benefit.
avid
having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.
awry
away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.
balmy
(of the weather) pleasantly warm.
banter
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
