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23 Cards in this Set
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Disease |
An unhealthy condition of the body or mind. |
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Communicable Disease |
A disease that can be spread. |
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Noncommunicable Disease |
A disease that does not spread. |
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Pathogen |
Disease-causing germs. |
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Infection |
The result of pathogens invading the body, multiplying, and harming some of your body's cells. |
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Immune system |
A group of cells, tissues, and organs that fight disease. |
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Lymphocyte |
White blood cells that attack pathogens. |
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Antibody |
Chemicals produced specifically to fight a particular invading substance. |
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Immunity |
Resistance to infection. |
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Contagious |
Able to spread to others by direct or indirect contact. |
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Vaccine |
Preparations of killed or weakened germs. |
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) |
Communicable diseases that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. |
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HIV |
The virus that causes AIDS. |
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AIDS |
An HIV infection combined with severe immune system problems. |
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Chronic |
Long-lasting. |
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Cancer |
A disease caused by abnormal cells that grow out of control. |
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Tumor |
Masses of abnormal cells. |
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Allergy |
The body's sensitivity to certain substances. |
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Allergy |
The body's sensitivity to certain substances. |
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Allergen |
Substances that causes an allergic reaction. |
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Asthma |
A chronic breathing disease caused by allergies, physical exertion, air pollution, or other factors. |
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Diabetes |
A disease that prevents the body from using the sugars and starches in food for energy. |
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Insulin |
A hormone produced by the pancreas. |
