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terminology week 5

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Antibiotic   Substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria  
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Antibiotic spectrum   Variety of microbes that a particular antibiotic can treat  
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Antimicrobial   Substance that inhibits the growth of or kills microorganisms  
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Bacteria   Group of unicellular, non-nucleated organisms  
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Blepharitis   Chronic disease of the eye that produces distinctive flaky scales that form on the eyelids and eyelashes  
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Conjunctivitis   Common, self-limiting, ailment that causes itching, burning, and teary outflow  
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Cytomegalovirus Retinitis   Viral opportunistic infection of the eye that can cause pain and blindness  
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Floaters   Particles that float in the vitreous and cast shadows on the retina  
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Fusarium keratitis   Rare fungal infection that occurs in soft contact lens wearers and can result in blindness  
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Helminthes   Parasitic worms that can cause eye infection and blindness  
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Herpes simplex keratitis   Painful eye infection caused by herpes virus that can lead to blindness  
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Inhibit   To keep a reaction from taking place  
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Iritis   Condition associated with inflammation of the iris  
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Karatitis   Severe infection of the cornea that may be caused by bacteria or fungi  
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Normal flora   Microorganism that reside harmlessly in the body and do not cause disease but may aid the host organism  
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Nosocomial infection   Infection acquired during a stay in a hospital  
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Otitis externa   Inflammation of the ear canal or external ear  
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Otitis media   Inflammation of the middle ear typically caused by viral or bacterial infection  
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Otorrhea   Discharge coming from the external auditory canal or inside of the canal  
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Parasite   Organism that requires a host for nourishment and reproduction  
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Photopsia   Condtion similar to floaters and associated with flashes of light  
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Pneumonia   Inflammatory condtion of the lungs  
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Stye   Painful lump located on the eyelid margin caused by an acute self-limiting infection of the oil glands of the eyelid  
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Symbiotic   Close relationship between two species  
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Synthesis   Formation of chemical components within the body system  
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Uveitis   Serious eye condtion that produces inflammation of the uvea and can cause scarring of the eye and blindness if untreated  
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