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5th Grade List 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allergist | a doctor who specializes in the treatment of allergies |
| epidemic | the rapid spread of a disease to many people |
| metabolism | the process by which the body produces and uses energy from food |
| noncommunicable | cannot be passed along to 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 the bones, joins, and muscles |
| pediatrician | a childrens doctor |
| recuperate | to recover health and strength after illness |
| viruses | tiny particles that cause diseases and can spread from one person to another |