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Health Vocabulary
Mr.Mckinney
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Promote | To present to a buyer for acceptance |
| Alcohol | A drug created by a chemical reactions in some foods and grains |
| Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) | The amount of alcohol in the blood |
| Cirrhosis | The scarring and destruction of the liver |
| Alcohol Abuse | Using alcohol in a way that is unhealthy, illegal, or both |
| Alcoholism | A disease in which a person has a physical and psychological need for alcohol |
| Binge Drinking | The consumption of several alcoholic drinks in a short period of time |
| Refusal Skills | Strategies that help you say NO efficently |
| Withdrawl | Series of painful physical and metal symptoms associated with recovery from an addictive substance |
| Consumer | A person who buys products and services |
| Advertisment | A message designed to influence consumers to buy a product or service |
| Fraud | A calculated effort to trick or fool others |
| Comparison Shopping | Collecting information, comparing products to determine the best value |
| Generic Products | Products sold in plain packages at lower prices than brand name products |
| Warranty | A store's written agreement to repair or replace a product that does not function properly |
| Primary Care Provider | A health care provider who provides checkups and general care |
| Specialist | A health care professional trained to treat a specific health problem |
| Health Insurance | A plan in which a person pays a set fee to an insurance company, which pays for medical expenses when needed |
| Ulcer | Open sore in the stomach lining |
| Professional | A person who trains for and practice a particular career |