Health Vocab

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communication

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The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.

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nicotine

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A colorless, poisonous alkaloid, C10H14N2, derived from the tobacco plant and used as an insecticide. It is the substance in tobacco to which smokers can become addicted.

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goal

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The purpose toward which an endeavor is directed; an objective

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wellness

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The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits.

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self-concept

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The mental image or perception that one has of oneself

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rationalization

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To devise self-satisfying but incorrect reasons for (one's behavior

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denial

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A refusal to comply with or satisfy a request.

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body language

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The gestures, postures, and facial expressions by which a person manifests various physical, mental, or emotional states and communicates nonverbally with others.

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suicide

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The act or an instance of intentionally killing oneself.

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stress

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A mentally or emotionally disruptive or upsetting condition occurring in response to adverse external influences and capable of affecting physical health, usually characterized by increased heart rate, a rise in blood pressure, muscular tension, irritability, and depression.

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urea

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A water-soluble compound, CO(NH2)2, that is the major nitrogenous end product of protein metabolism and is the chief nitrogenous component of the urine in mammals and other organisms. Also called carbamide

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bladder

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Any of various distensible membranous sacs, such as the urinary bladder or the swim bladder, that serve as receptacles for fluid or gas.

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plasma

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The cytoplasm of a germ cell, especially that part containing the chromosomes

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white blood cells

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Any of various blood cells that have a nucleus and cytoplasm, separate into a thin white layer when whole blood is centrifuged, and help protect the body from infection and disease. White blood cells include neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes. Also called leukocyte, white cell, white corpuscle.

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trachea

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A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube descending from the larynx to the bronchi and carrying air to the lungs. Also called windpipe.

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ovaries

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The usually paired female or hermaphroditic reproductive organ that produces ova and, in vertebrates, estrogen and progesterone.

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infatuation

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A foolish, unreasoning, or extravagant passion or attraction

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endorsement

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Something, such as a signature or voucher

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sebum

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The semifluid secretion of the sebaceous glands, consisting chiefly of fat, keratin, and cellular material