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Any condition in which a shortage of red blood cells or hemoglobin exists in the blood is called _____. |
Anemia |
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An inflammation of the liver is called ____. |
Hepatitis |
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What does NOT help reduce the risk of food poisoning? |
Defrosting food slowly in the sink |
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The most common infectious disease in man is ____. |
Dental caries or tooth decay |
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A hereditary disease in which a person's blood does not clot or clots very slowly is called ____. |
Hemophilia |
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A condition of abnormally low blood sugar is called ____. |
Hypoglycemia |
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The condition in which joints become inflamed, making movement painful is called ____. |
Arthritis |
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A disease in which the gums detach from the teeth, and the bones supporting the teeth are destroyed is called ____. |
Periodontitis |
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When a bursa becomes inflamed the condition is called _____. |
Bursitis |
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A relatively common disease that affects the immune system, especially of children and young adults, is called ____. |
Mononucleosis or mono |
