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14 Cards in this Set
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Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction that, in severe cases, leads to vacular collapse, bronchospasm, and shock
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anaphylaxis
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Innumoglobulin produced by the immune system in response to bacteria, viruses, or other antigenic
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antibody
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Foreign substance that causes the production of a specific antibody.
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antigen
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Pertaining to substance that inhibit the growth of microorganisimsk, such asalcohol and povidone-iodine solution(Betadine)
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antiseptic
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Disturbance in the imune system in which the body reacts against its own tissue.
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autoimmune
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infecion caused by a yeastlike fungus that typically affects the vcainal mucosa and skin.
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candidiasis
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Capable of being formed into class
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coagulate
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Soiled with pathogens or infectious material nonsterile
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contaminated
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Soiled with pathogens or infectious material nonsterile
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contaminated
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A disruption of normal system functions
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disorder
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Agents that destroy pathogenic organisms.
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germicides
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Pertaining to a characteristic, condition, or disease transmitted from parent to offspring on the DNA chain.
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Hereditary
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infection acquired during hospitaliztion or in a healthcare setting; often caused by Escherichia coli, hepatitis viruses, Pseudomonas, and Staphylococcus microorganisms.
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nosocomial infection
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an agent that relieves or alleviates symptoms without curing the disease.
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palliative
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