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14 Cards in this Set
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Communicable Disease |
an illness that can spread and is caused by a pathogen. |
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Pathogen |
An agent that causes a disease. |
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Antibody |
A substance made by certain white blood cells that attaches to a pathogen and makes it harmless. |
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Immunity |
The body's resistance to a disease through the presence of antibodies. |
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Antibiotic |
A medicine that kills bacteria. |
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Allergy |
A harmful reaction to certain substances. |
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Noncommunicable Disease |
An illness that cannot spread and is not caused by a pathogen. |
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Asthma |
An allergy that affects the respiratory system and may result in breathing difficulty and wheezing. |
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Emphysema |
A disease of the lungs in which air sacs are damaged. |
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Cardiovascular Disease |
A disease of the heart or blood vessels. |
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Atherosclerosis |
A disease in which fatty substances build up on the inside walls of arteries. |
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Cancer |
The uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. |
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Dependence |
The need for a drug, which may be a mental need, a physical need, or both. |
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Drug Abuse |
The intentional use of drugs for reasons other than health. |
