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A bacteria, virus or fungus.
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Immune System Vocabulary

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MICROORGANISM

A bacteria, virus or fungus.

PATHOGEN

A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause a disease.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Disorders caused by organisms
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NON-INFECTIOUS

A medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents.
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IMMUNE SYSTEM

The bodily system that protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues.

DISEASE

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant.

WHITE BLOOD CELLS

A colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in diseases.

BACTERIA

A large group of unicellular microorganisms that can cause diseases.
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ANTIBIOTIC

A medicine that inhibits the growth or destroys microorganisms.
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VIRUS

An infective agent
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VACCINE

A substance used to provide against about one or several diseases.