| A | B |
|---|
| contagious | A germ or illness that spreads very easily. |
| contracture | A muscle that contracts (gets smaller and tight because it is not used). |
| cooperative | Works well with others. |
| cope | Handle stress or problems. |
| cosmetics | Make-up, such as lipstick, eye liner, etc. |
| crease | A fold or wrinkle in the sheets. |
| custard | Pudding, a soft food made with milk and eggs. |
| cut down on | Reduce, decrease. |
| damaged | Broken or hurt. |
| dangle | Hang free, not touching the floor. |
| debilitated | Very weak, a sick person. |
| defective | Broken, not working. |
| deflate | Let air out. (Deflate the blood pressure cuff slowly.) |
| dehydration | Too little fluid (liquid) in the body; not enough water. |
| denial | Not accepting the truth. |
| dependent | Needs help, not independent. |
| determine | Find out, get the information you need. |
| digest | Breakdown food in the body |
| disinfectant | A kind of cleaner that kills some, but not all germs. |
| dismiss | Ignore. |
