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virulence


the ability to produce disease


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efface


to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the
thinning of the cervix during labor


ubiquitous


omnipresent, existing or being everywhere


osmosis


process of fluid passing through semi-permeable
membrane from higher to lower concentration


labile


apt or likely to change, changing quickly
-Because the children fever was very labile the nurse
instructed the unlicensed assistive personnel to check the
temp frequently.




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febrile


having or showing symptoms of a fever


dynamic


energetic, lively


insidious


dangerous, treacherous, so gradual as to not become
apparent for a long time
-The doctor explained that the cancer probably started
years ago but had not been detected because it spread
was so insidious.


empathy


understanding another's pain, suffering alongside
someone else




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