Chapter 24 Terminology Flashcards
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A life threatening condition resulting from an abnormal and counterproductive response by the body that causes damage to tissues and organs. The body overreacts and secretes substances that, instead of helping, hurt cells,tissues and organs
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Sepsis
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Diseases that can be passed from one individual to another through either direct contact or contact with secretions from an infected person
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Communicable disease
3
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Diseases that can be spread by bacteria, viruses, and other microbes
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Infectious disease
