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COVID-19
The relevant words about COVID-19
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11/17/2022

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outbreak
Definition
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
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pneumonia
Definition
respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
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contagion
Definition
any disease easily transmitted by contact
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pathology
Definition
any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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antibody
Definition
any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
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lockdown
Definition
the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot)
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vaccine
Definition
immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
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diarrhea
Definition
frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
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incubation
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(pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear
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ventilator
Definition
a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
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