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Lesson 29 AG
vocabulary lesson 29 AG
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| capillary | any of the tiny blood vessels that connect the smallest arteries to the smallest veins |
| convalescence | gradual return to health and strength after an illness or other problem |
| enervate | to weaken; to destroy strenth |
| epidemiology | the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, spread, and control of disease in populations |
| epidermis | the protective outer skin of vertebrates |
| infirmity | a physical disability or weakness |
| malady | a disease, ailment, or disorder |
| pallor | extreme or unnatural paleness |
| susceptible | likely to be infected or made ill |
| virulent | capable of causing infection; very harmful or poisonous |