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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antibiotic | a drug that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections . |
| biodegradable | capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes. |
| biography | the story of a real person's life written by another person |
| biohazard | a biological or chemical substance or situation that is dangerous to human beings and the environment. |
| biology | a science that deals with things that are alive, such as plants and animals. |
| psychology | the science or study of mind and behavior; the way a person or group thinks |
| psychologist | a scientist who specializes in study and treatment of the mind and behavior; a specialist in psychology |
| claustrophobia | a fear of being in closed or small spaces |
| claustrophobe | a person who suffers from claustrophobia |
| hydrophobia | an abnormal or unnatural fear or dread of water |
| sensitive | physically or emotionally responsive |
| ambiguous | having more than one meaning |
| encumber | to weigh down or burden |
| benefactor | someone who gives generous assistance or a gift of money |