Vocab 1 Flashcards

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Microorganism

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Organism so small that it can only be seen through a microscope

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Observation

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Act of watching

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Anesthesia

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Loss of feeling or sensation

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4
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Stethoscope

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Instrument used to hear sound in the body

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5
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Noninvasive

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Not involving penetration of the skin

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6
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Asepsis

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Sterile condition; free from all germs

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7
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Recipient

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One that receives

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8
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Superstitious

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Trusting in magic or chance

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Era

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Period of time

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Antiseptic

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Substance that slows it stops the growth of microorganisms

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Custodial

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Marked by watching and protecting rather than seeking to cure

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12
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Predators

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Organisms or beings that destroy

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13
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Dissection

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Act or process of dividing, taking apart

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14
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Monasteries

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Homes for men following religious standards

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15
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Quackery

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Practice of pretending to cure diseases

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Accurate

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Exact, correct, or precise

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Geriatric

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Pertaining old age

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Epidemic

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Diseases affecting many people at the same time

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Commitment

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A pledge or promise

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Maintain

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Reprimanded

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Confidentiality

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A promise to keep certain information secret

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Accredited

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Attested and approved as meeting prescribed standards

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Stance

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The way you stand

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Appearance
The way something or someone looks
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Converse
Talk, have a conversation
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Hygiene
Practice of keeping clean
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Professional
One who is paid for work
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Recommendations
Suggestions
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Polite
Courteous