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Vocab
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allergist | A doctor who specializes in the treatment of allergies |
| Epidemic | The rapid spread of a disease |
| Metabolism | The process by which the body produces and uses energy from food |
| Noncommunicable | Cannot be passed along by others |
| Optometrist | A doctor who examines eyes and prescribes glasses |
| Orthodontist | A dentist who straightens teeth |
| Orthopedics | The branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of Bones, joints and muscles |
| Pediatrician | A child's doctor |
| Recuperate | To recover health and strength after illness |
| Viruses | Tiny particles that cause diseases and can spread from one person to another |