Microbes:Friend or Foe - U -FD Flashcards

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symptom

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A symptom of an illness is something wrong with your body or mind that is a sign of the illness.

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germ

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A germ is a very small organism that causes disease. A germ is one kind of microbes.

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organism

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An organism is an animal or plant, especially one that is so small that you cannot see it without using a microscope.

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harmful

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Something that is harmful has a bad effect on something else, especially on a person’s health.

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owe

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If you owe money to someone, they have lent it to you and you have not yet paid it back. You can also say that the money is owing.

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disease

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A disease is an illness which affects people, animals, or plants, for example one which is caused by bacteria or infection.

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sealed

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sealed means closed

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specific

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If someone is specific, they give a description that is precise and exact(clear). You can also use specific to describe their description.

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canister

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A canister is a metal, plastic, or china container with a lid. It is used for storing food such as sugar and flour. We can also call it can.

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fahrenheit

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Fahrenheit is a scale for measuring temperature, in which water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees.

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centigrade

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Centigrade is a scale for measuring temperature, in which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.

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immune system

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Your immune system consists of all the organs and processes in your body which protect you from illness and infection.

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organ

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An organ is a part of your body that has a particular purpose or function, for example your heart or lungs.

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process

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A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.

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consist

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Something that consists of particular things or people is formed from them.

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appearance

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Someone’s or something’s appearance is the way that they look.

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tissue

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In animals and plants, tissue consists of cells that are similar to each other in appearance and that have the same function.

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gland

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A gland is an organ in the body which produces chemical substances for the body to use or get rid of.

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chemical substances

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化学物质

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infection

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An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.

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damage

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To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.

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properly

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If something is done properly, it is done in a correct and satisfactory way.

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recognize

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If you recognize someone or something, you know who that person is or what that thing is.

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bacteria

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Bacteria are very small organisms. Some bacteria can cause disease.

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intestine

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Your intestines are the tubes in your body through which food passes when it has left your stomach.

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digest

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When food digests or when you digest it, it passes through your body to your stomach. Your stomach removes the substances that your body needs and gets rid of the rest.

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get rid of

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to clear

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strep throat

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脓毒性咽喉炎

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swollen

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If a part of your body is swollen, it is larger and rounder than normal, usually as a result of injury(伤害) or illness.

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invading

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To invade a country means to enter it by force with an army.

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antibody

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Antibodies are substances which a person’s or an animal’s body produces in their blood in order to destroy substances which carry disease.

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substance

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A substance is a solid, powder, liquid, or gas with particular properties.

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invading

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To invade a country means to enter it by force with an army.

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antibody

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Antibodies are substances which a person’s or an animal’s body produces in their blood in order to destroy substances which carry disease.

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substance

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A substance is a solid, powder, liquid, or gas with particular properties.

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surround

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If a person or thing is surrounded by something, that thing is situated all around them.

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situate

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位于

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countertop

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A countertop is a flat surface in a kitchen which is easily cleaned and on which you can prepare food.

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upset stomach

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upset stomach

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vomiting

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If you vomit, food and drink comes back up from your stomach and out through your mouth.

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diarrhea

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腹泻

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lactose

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Lactose is one kind of sugar which is found in milk and which is sometimes added to food.

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virus

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virus is a kind of germ that can cause disease.

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common cold

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Common cold is a kind of illness, in Chinese it means “感冒”.

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fungi

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Fungi are a kind of microbe, some of them look like plants without flowers and leaves。

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protozoan

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Protozoan is the single form of protozoa. Protozoa are very small organisms which often live inside larger animals.

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mosquito

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Mosquitos are small flying insects which bite people and animals in order to suck their blood.

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malaria

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Malaria is a kind of illness which is carrie by mosquitos.

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contaminated

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If something is contaminated by dirt, chemicals, or radiation, they make it dirty or harmful.