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contagious

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(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect conta

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disease

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a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes.

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epidemic

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a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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immunize

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make (a person or animal) resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically by vaccination.

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public health

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the health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support.

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immune system

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The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protects the body from infections and other harmful substances. It consists of:

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infect

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affect (a person, organism, cell, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.

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protect

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keep safe from harm or injury.

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symptom

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a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

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vaccine

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a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products.

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virus

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an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
“the hepatitis B virus”

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spread

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open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

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avoid

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keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

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crisis

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a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

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fatal

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causing death.

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overwhelm

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bury or drown beneath a huge mass.

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mystery

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something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

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invaders

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a person or group that invades a country, region, or other place.

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contain

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have or hold (someone or something) within.

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expose

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make (something) visible by uncovering it.

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rare

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(of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.

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assign

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allocate (a job or duty).

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confirm

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establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).

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determine

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cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.

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wrath
extreme anger.
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tragedy
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
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whim
a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained. "she bought it on a whim"
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yearn
have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
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prowess
skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
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saga
a long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic.
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shirk
avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
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mull
think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length.
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notify
inform (someone) of something, typically in a formal or official manner.
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lavish
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
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lurk
of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.
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legacy
an amount of money or property left to someone in a will.
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rupture
especially of a pipe, a vessel, or a bodily part such as an organ or membrane break or burst
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prior
existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
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random
made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision.
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pluck
take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place.
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poisoned
. administer poison to (a person or animal), either deliberately or accidentally.
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tribal
of or characteristic of a tribe or tribes.
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Repeatedly
over and over again; constantly.
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wince
give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress. "he winced at the disgust in her voice"
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wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
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upright
(of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight
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nimble
quick and light in movement or action; agile.
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orthdox
of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.
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pamper
indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil.
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pelt
attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them.
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antibodies
a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances which the body recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood.
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bacteria
a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease.
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equipment
the necessary items for a particular purpose.
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microbes
a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
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precaution
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
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attitude
a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
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prevention
actions that stop something from happening
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Antibodies
proteins that protect you when an unwanted substance enters your body
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bacteria
a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease
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equipment
the necessary items for a particular purpose.
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microbes
a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
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precaution
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
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treat
behave toward or deal with in a certain way.
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refuse
indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.
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cover
put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.
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examine
inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
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investigate
carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.
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obvious
easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
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produce
make or manufacture from components or raw materials.
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encourage
give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
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approved
officially agreed or accepted as satisfactory.
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pattern
a repeated decorative design.
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album
a blank book for the insertion of photographs, stamps, or pictures.
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labor
work, especially hard physical work.
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vacation
an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling.
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chapter
a main division of a book, typically with a number or title.
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survey
(of a person or their eyes) look carefully and thoroughly at (someone or something), especially so as to appraise them.
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detain
keep (someone) from proceeding; hold back.
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rapid
happening in a short time or at a fast pace.
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cancel
decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place.
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obtain
get, acquire, or secure (something).
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admit
confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance.
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accent
a distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class.
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complain
express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
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advance
move forward in a purposeful way.
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natural
existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
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daydream
a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present.
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favorite
preferred before all others of the same kind.
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behave
act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially toward others.
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text
a book or other written or printed work, regarded in terms of its content rather than its physical form.
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feeble
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
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gravity
the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
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theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
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indeed
in fact, in truth."
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crease
a line or ridge produced on paper or cloth by folding, pressing, or crushing.
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meadow
piece of grassland, especially one used for hay.
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assign
allocate (a job or duty).
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attic
a space or room just below the roof of a building.
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require
need for a particular purpose.
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apply
make a formal application or request.

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