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19 Cards in this Set
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Disease
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Any condition that interferes with the proper function of the body or mind
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Communicable disease
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A disease that can be spread from person to person
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Germs
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Organisms that are so small that they can only be seen with a microscope
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Pathogens
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Germs that are responsible for causing disease
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Infections
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A condition that occurs when when the pathogens enter the body multiply and Damage cells
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Viruses
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The smallest and simplest organism causing diseases
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Bacteria
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Tiny one cell organism
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Immunity
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You're body's ability to resist the germs coming In to you're body
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Immune system
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A combination of body defense made up of cells tissue and organs that fight off pathogens
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Influenza
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A communicable disease that starts from Fever chills etc.
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Strep throat
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A sore throat caused the streptococcal bacteria
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A disease characterized by swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck and throat
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Mononucleosis
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Hepatitis
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An inflammation of the liver characterized by yellowing of the skin and the white of the eyes
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Tuberculosis
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A disease that effects the lungs
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Tuberculosis
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A disease that effects the lungs
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Pneumonia
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A serious inflammation or infection of the lungs
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Tuberculosis
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A disease that effects the lungs
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Pneumonia
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A serious inflammation or infection of the lungs
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Vaccine
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Stops the disease from coming
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