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Vocabulary Unit 2
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 8th Grade Unit 2 Vocabulary | |
| Pathogen | disease causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope |
| Disease | a condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind |
| Infection | a condition that occurs when pathogens enter the body, multiply and cause harm |
| Genetic Disorder | a disorder that is caused partly or completely by a defect in genes |
| Preventive Health Care Measures | treating a disease or injury so that it does not get worse, getting proper nutrition, physical activity, rest, etc; steps taken to keep disease or injury from happening or from getting worse |
| Immunization | a vaccine of dead or weakened germs that causes the immune system to produce antibodies |
| Genetic Disorder | a disorder that is caused partly or completely by a defect in genes |
| Nicotine | an addictive drug found in tobacco leaves and in all tobacco products |
| Tar | a thick, oily, dark, liquid that forms when tobacco burns. |
| Carbon Monoxide | a poisonous, odorless, colorless gas |
| Smokeless Tobacco | ground tobacco that is chewed or inhaled through the nose |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | a condition in which passages in the lungs become swollen and irritated, eventually losing their elasticity |
| Cardiovascular disease | a disease of the heart and blood vessels |
| Alcohol Abuse | underage, binge drinking, peer pressure, etc., and the psychological or physical addiction to alcohol |
| Reaction Time | the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations |
| Intoxication | a person’s mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol |
| Blood Alcohol Content | a measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person’s blood |
| Alcohol Poisoning | a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time. |
| Cirrhosis | a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver. |
| Binge Drinking | the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time |
| Inhibition | a conscious or unconscious restraint of a person’s own behaviors or actions |
| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | a group of alcohol |
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