Acute
Brief and intense.
Antediluvian
Of the period before the flood.
Biodegradable
Susceptible to decomposition by living organisms.
Chronic
Continuing for a long time.
Congenital
Existing from birth.
Corrosive
Capable of destroying by a chemical action.
Euphoria
Feeling of well-being not necessarily based in reality.
Malady
Disease.
Non-infectious
Non-communicable; cant be spread through casual contact or any mechanism of transmission such as air, water, or blood.
Organic
Derived from plants or animals.
Particulate
Tiny particle that can be dispersed in gas.
Pathogen
Disease causing agent.
Phagocytes
White blood cells that eliminate the chances of infection by attacking foreign substances in the body.
Putrefaction
The decay of organic matter caused by microorganisms.
Refuse
Waste.
Subservient
In a subordinate position.
Vector
An animal or insect that is known to transmit a specific disease.
Viable
Capable of life.
Four types of infections?
A) Viral B) Bacterial
C) Fungal D) Rickettsial
Six categories of harmful microorganisms?
A) Viruses B) Bacteria
C) Fungi D) Chlamydiae
E) Rickettsiae F) Protozoa
Bacterial infection
Caused by the reproduction of a small infectious agent which produces poisons that destroy cells.
Disease
The improper functioning of the body brought about by heredity, infection, diet, or the environment.
Fungal infection
Caused by the multiplication of fungal organisms on or in the body.
Immune system
Protects the body from threatening disease.
Innate immune system
Consists of the skin, protective secretions, the inflammatory response, and phagocytes.
Phagocytes
White blood cells that eliminate the chances of infection.
Adaptive immune system
Activated if the innate immune system is unable to control the infection.
Humoral immunity
Depends upon the production of disease specific antibodies to destroy harmful bacteria.
Cellular immunity
Use helper cells and killer cells to identify and destroy abnormal cells.
Infection (symptoms)
Symptoms of infection indicate that the body is trying to combat invading microorganisms.
Inflammation
Occurs when the innate immune system is attempting to flush a specific area with phagocytes.
Fever
Occurs when the adaptive immune system is combating invading microorganisms.
Avoiding infectious diseases
The contraction of infectious diseases can be avoided by practicing good hygiene, avoiding contact with vectors, and boosting your immune system with immunization.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver and other tissues that can be caused by a viral infection or drug abuse.
Type A and B hepatitis
Type A is usually contracted by eating food that has been touched by dirty hands.
Type B is usually spread through sexual contact and sharing "dirty" needles.
Congenital heart disease
The malformation of the heart present at birth.
symptoms
Symptoms of congenital heart disease include blue skin, breathlessness, susceptibility to fatigue, and stunned physical growth.
Coronary heart disease
The result of reduced blood flow to the heart caused by the build up of fatty deposits in the arteries.
Chemotherapy
A type of therapy that destroys cells by injecting anticancer drugs directly into the affected tissue.
Carcinogens
Cancer-causing agents that transform normal cells into cancer cells.
Carcinoma
A cancer that affects the skin and tissues that cover or line the organs.
Cancer
A disease characterized by the unrestrained growth of abnormal cells on or in tissues of the body.
Lymphoma
A cancer that affects the tissues of the lymphatic system.
Radiation
A type of therapy used to destroy abnormal cells by directing radioactive rays at the diseased tissue.
Sarcoma
A cancer that affects the connective tissue, supportive tissue, and blood vessels.
Diabetes
A disease of the pancreas in which insulin is not produced in the correct amounts so that glucose can be converted into energy or stored as fat.
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes usually develops during adolescence and is thought to be caused by an inherited predisposition to pancreas problems.; mainly treated with insulin injections, which are received several times a day.
Medicine
Medicine is the art and science of treating and preventing human disease