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Vocabulary Practice 25:Specialized Vocabulary

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Amnesialoss of a large block of interrelated memories; complete or partial loss of memory caused by brain injury, shock, etc.
contagiouscapable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object: contagious diseases.
immunizationthe fact or process of becoming immune, as against a disease.
quarantinea strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
antidotea medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease,
dehydrationan abnormal loss of water from the body, esp. from illness or physical exertion
inoculationThe introduction of an antigen into the body, usually by injection, in order to stimulate the production of antibodies to produce immunity to an infectious disease.
sedativeAn agent or a drug having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect.
cardiacof or pertaining to the heart
epidemicSpreading rapidly and extensively by infection and affecting many individuals in an area or a population at the same time
insomniainability to obtain sufficient sleep, esp. when chronic; difficulty in falling or staying asleep; sleeplessness.
sterilefree from living germs or microorganisms; aseptic
communicablecapable of being easily communicated or transmitted
hygienea condition or practice conducive to the preservation of health, as cleanliness.
medicationthe use or application of medicine
ulcerPathology. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.


8th Grade Core Teacher
Sequoia Middle
Redding, CA

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