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acquired immunity immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease, or
through inoculation (such as vaccination)
Acute disease disease having a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course or
duration
AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; a disease caused by the HIV virus that breaks
down the body's immune system
Allergy reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally
harmless substances
Antiseptics chemical agents that may kill, retard, or prevent the growth of bacteria; not
classified as disinfectants
Asymptomatic showing no symptoms or signs of infection
Bacilli (singular: bacillus) short, rod-shaped bacteria; the most common bacteria; produce
diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria
Bacteria one-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics; some are
harmful, some harmless; also known as microbes or germs
Bactericidal capable of destroying bacteria
Bacteriology the science that deals with the study of microorganisms called bacteria
, Bloodborne pathogens disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body
in the blood or body fluids
Chronic disease diseases of long duration, usually mild but recurring
Cilia slender, hair-like extensions that permit locomotion in certain bacteria; whip-like
motion moves them in liquid
Cocci round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups
Congenital disease disease that exists at birth
Contagious disease disease that is communicable or transmittable by contact
Contaminants substances that can cause contamination
Contraindication any condition or disease that makes an indicated treatment or medication
inadvisable
Decontamination removal of pathogens and other substances from tools and surfaces
Diagnosis determination of the nature of a disease from its signs and symptoms
Diplococci spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
Disease abnormal condition of all or part of the body, organ, or mind that makes it incapable
of carrying on normal function
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acquired immunity immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease, or
through inoculation (such as vaccination)
Acute disease disease having a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course or
duration
AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; a disease caused by the HIV virus that breaks
down the body's immune system
Allergy reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally
harmless substances
Antiseptics chemical agents that may kill, retard, or prevent the growth of bacteria; not
classified as disinfectants
Asymptomatic showing no symptoms or signs of infection
Bacilli (singular: bacillus) short, rod-shaped bacteria; the most common bacteria; produce
diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria
Bacteria one-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics; some are
harmful, some harmless; also known as microbes or germs
Bactericidal capable of destroying bacteria
Bacteriology the science that deals with the study of microorganisms called bacteria
, Bloodborne pathogens disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body
in the blood or body fluids
Chronic disease diseases of long duration, usually mild but recurring
Cilia slender, hair-like extensions that permit locomotion in certain bacteria; whip-like
motion moves them in liquid
Cocci round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups
Congenital disease disease that exists at birth
Contagious disease disease that is communicable or transmittable by contact
Contaminants substances that can cause contamination
Contraindication any condition or disease that makes an indicated treatment or medication
inadvisable
Decontamination removal of pathogens and other substances from tools and surfaces
Diagnosis determination of the nature of a disease from its signs and symptoms
Diplococci spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
Disease abnormal condition of all or part of the body, organ, or mind that makes it incapable
of carrying on normal function
