L.M.G Flashcards

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contagious

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a disease spread from one person to another by indirect or direct contact.

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disease

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a disorder of function in an human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause 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 an animal resistant to a particular 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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a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protects the body from infections and other harmful substances

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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.

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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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abate
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread. "the storm suddenly abated"
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abnormal
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
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acknowledge
accept or admit the existence or truth of.
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allege
claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case.
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avert
turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).
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agitate
make (someone) troubled or nervous.
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ajar
(of a door or other opening) slightly open.
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allege
claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case
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akin
of similar nature or character.
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apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
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bellow
(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.
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beseech
ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.
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bleak
(of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements. "a bleak and barren moor"
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browse
survey goods for sale in a leisurely and casual way.
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bestow
confer or present (an honor, right, or gift).
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bigot
a person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against or antagonistic toward a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.
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braggart
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions.
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brawl
a rough or noisy fight or quarrel.
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bystander
a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.
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blatant
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.
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canine
relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.
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canny
having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters.
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capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
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capsize
(of a boat) overturn in the water.
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casual
relaxed and unconcerned.
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casualty
a person killed or injured in a war or accident.
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prevention
the action of stopping something from happening or arising
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anti bodies
protective proteins produced by your immune system.
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bacteria
simple, single-celled microorganisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
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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
give medical care or attention to; try to heal or cure.
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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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saga
a long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic.
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rant
speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way.
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sequel
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.
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obnoxious
extremely unpleasant.
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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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pamper
indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil.
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supervise
observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity).
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vocation
a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.
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vicious
deliberately cruel or violent.
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species
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
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toxic
very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way.
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nurture
care for and encourage the growth or development of.
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negligent
failing to take proper care in doing something.
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pelt
attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them.
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notify
inform (someone) of something, typically in a formal or official manner.
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status
the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something
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subtle
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
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shirk
avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
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sham
a thing that is not what it is purported to be
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