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chpt 14 vocab-hocc
Question | Answer |
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Progression from start (birth) to finish (death) | Continuum |
Any cell formed by the coming together of two reproductive (sex) cells | Zygote |
Pertaining to the period of life between childhood and maturity | Adolescent |
Period of 10 years | Decade |
different in kind; unlike | Heterogeneous |
Changing to work better | Adaptation |
Result when a nerve is stimulated and an involuntary action occurs | Reflexes |
Bodyâs strength or energy | Stamina |
Surroundings we live in. Environmental disease can occur in any area around us | Environment |
A number of symptoms occurring together | Syndrome |
Existing at or before birth usually through heredity as a disorder | Congenital Conditions |
Causing weakness or impairment | Debilitating |
Pertaining to the nervous system | Neurological |
state of poisoning or becoming poisoned | Intoxication |
Passed from parent to child | Hereditary |
Impaired or abnormal functioning | Dysfunction |
Shortage | Deficiency |
Deep sleep; unconscious for a long time | Coma |
Removal of a body part | Amputation |
Limited in contact with others | Isolated |
About to happen | Impending |
Theory; a general principle used for a specific purpose | Philosophy |
âMercy killingâ the act of ending the life of an individual suffering from terminal illness or an incurable condition | Euthanasia |
Able to sustain life; capable of living | Viable |