Unit 2 Lesson 10 Vocab Flashcards
antibiotic
a drug that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections
biodegradable
capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small
parts by natural processes
biography
the story of a real person’s life written by another person
biohazard
a biological or chemical substance or situation that is dangerous to human
beings and the environment
biology
a science that deals with things that are alive, such as plants and animals
psychology
the science or study of mind and behavior; the way a person or group
thinks
psychologist
a scientist who specializes in the study and treatment of the mind and behavior; a specialist in psychology.
claustrophobia
a fear of being in closed or small spaces; an unhappy or uncomfortable feeling caused by being in a situation that limits or restricts you
claustrophobe
a person who suffers from claustrophobia
hydrophobia
an abnormal or unnatural fear or dread of water