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Health and Disease
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Antibodies | Substances that the body makes to protect from disease |
| White blood cells | Cells that protect the body against disease |
| Immunity | Resistance to a specific disease |
| Antibiotic | Chemical made by living organism that kills bacteria |
| Heart attack | Lack of blood and oxygen to the part of a heart |
| Coronary arteries | Arteries that carry blood and oxygen to the tissues of the heart |
| Atherosclerosis | Build up of fat deposits on our reward |
| Tumor | Mass or lump of cells |
| Benign tumor | Mass of cells that is usually harmless |
| Malignant tumor | Mass of cells that can spread throughout the body |
| Immune system | Body system made up of cells and tissues that help a person fight disease |
| AIDS | Viral disease that attacks a person's immune system |
| Addiction | Uncontrollable dependence on a drug |
| Depressant | Drug that slows down the central nervous system |
| Stimulant | Drug that speeds up the central nervous system |
| Hallucinogen |