mcc 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.
immunize
make (a person or animal) resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically by vaccination.
epidemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
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 infections, diseases, and other harmful substances.
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.
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.
crisis
a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
avoid
keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
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.
assign
allocate (a job or duty).
expose
make (something) visible by uncovering it.
rare
(of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.
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.
Eccentric
(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
Elite
a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
Embargo
an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
Embark
go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Encroach
intrude on (a person’s territory or a thing considered to be a right).
Endeavor
try hard to do or achieve something.
Enhance
intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
Enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Epoch
a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Era
a period of time beginning with some special date or event.
Eventual
occurring at the end of or as a result of a series of events; final; ultimate.
Evolve
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Exceptional
unusual; not typical.
Excerpt
a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
Excruciating
intensely painful.
Exempifly
be a typical example of.
Exotic
originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
Facilliate
make (an action or process) easy or easier.
Fallacy
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
Fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently.
Fend
look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others.
Ferret
a domesticated polecat kept as a pet or used, especially in Europe, for catching rabbits. It is typically albino or brown.
Flair
a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well.
Flustered
agitated or confused.
Foreboding
fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
