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An organism that can be seen only through a microscope. Can include Bacteria, Protozoa, algae and fungi.
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Micro-organism
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A specialized cell that transmits messages to different parts of the brain.
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Neurone
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A Drug which originates from the opium poppy. Includes codeine and morphine.
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Opiate
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A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently.
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Organism
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Too much of something.
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Overdose
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The treatment given to people suffering from chronic or acute pain.
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Pain Relief
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The most common type of painkiller.
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Paracetemol
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Virus, Fungi, Bacteria and Protozoa are types of these
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Pathogen
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The amount of time it takes to react.
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Reaction time
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A substance that slows reactions down when taken.
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Sedative
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AN example of this substance is GLUE
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Solvent
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When taken it speeds up the bodies response system and makes you alert.
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Stimulant
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Most commonly smoked in Cigarettes.
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Tobacco
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The act of sending a message causing a message to be sent
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Transmission
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A bacterial infection. Spread by droplet infection. Affect mainly the lungs. Can be treated with antibiotics
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Tuberculosis
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When a disease is passed on b y a living thing
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Vector
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An infection caused by a virus
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Viral Infection
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The cells in the body which make up most of our immune system. Produce antibodies
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White blood cell
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A gay idiot with white hair whose bald
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Tom coe
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