Unit 6: Vocabulary

Please study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then press the Mark Complete button to continue.
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AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
a severe immunological disorder caused by the retrovirus HIV
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AIDS is commonly spread through sexual contact or sharing a needle with an infected person.
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anemia
a pathological deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood
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Blood loss or iron deficiency are common causes of anemia.
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bacterium
any member of microorganisms typically a few micrometres in length and shaped like spheres, rods, or spirals
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Most hospitals have anti-bacterial gel for visitors to use to wash their hands.

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