tak Flashcards
Contagious
(of a disease) 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
An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific area.
immunize
Immunization is the process of creating immunity to a specific disease, often achieved through vaccination.
public health
the health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support.
immune system
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infection and disease.
infect
affect (a person, organism, cell, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.
protect
keep safe from harm or injury.keep safe from harm or injury.
symptom
A symptom is a subjective experience or physical manifestation that indicates an underlying medical condition
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
A virus is an infectious microbe consisting of a segment of nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat.
spread
open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
avoid
keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
crisis
A “crisis” is a time of intense difficulty, danger, or suffering, often involving a sudden and significant change or event that requires immediate action or a decisive outcome.
fatal
causing death.
invaders
a person or group that invades a country, region, or other place
overwhelm
bury or drown beneath a huge mass
mystery
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
contain
have or hold (someone or something) within.
expose
make (something) visible by uncovering it.
rare
(of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.
assign
allocate (a job or duty).
confirm
establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).
abet
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.