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Term | Definition |
aerobic | taking place in the presence of oxygen |
anaerobic | taking place in the absence of oxygen |
antigen | any substance capable of eliciting an immune response or of binding with an antibody |
asymptomatic | without symptoms |
causative | its the organism that causes something |
chronic | one that is persistent over a long period, perhaps life |
communicable | capable of being transmitted from one individual to another (human to human, animal to animal, human to animal, animal to human) |
contagious | capable of being transmitted from one individual to another |
contamination | the act of contaminating especially the introduction of pathogens or infectious material into or on normally clean or sterile objects, spaces, or surfaces |
exacerbation | aggravation of symptoms or increase in the severity of a disease |
immunity | protection from diseases, especially from infectious diseases |
immunoglobulin | a serum that contains antibodies that can help protect an exposed person from contracting the disease |
infection | a disease caused by microorganisms especially those that release toxins or invade body tissues |
latent | one in which the symptom disappears and recur, while the disease-causing agent remains in the body |
microorganism | an organism so small that it can only be seen under a microscope |
pathogen | a microorganism that causes disease |
precautions | an action taken in advance to protect against danger, harm, or possible failure |
quarantine | isolating or separating a client, client-care unit, or facility |
relapse | the recurrence of a disease or symptoms after apparent recovery |
remission | a period in which chronic infection shows no symptoms |
sanitization | to inactivate or remove microorganisms from equipment or surfaces. Chemicals, heat, and ionizing radiation can be used |
systemic | infection that has spread to more than one region of the body |
terotogenic | of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations |
topical | pertaining to a definite surface area; local |
virulence | the relative power of an agent or a microorganism to cause harm or disease |
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