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Acquired immunity
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Immunity that the body deveolpes after it overcomes a diseaes, or throight inculation (such as vaccination)
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Bacilli (singular: bacillus)
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Short, rod-shape bacteria: the most common bacteria: produce disease such as tetanus (lockjaw) tyhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria
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Bacteria
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One-cell microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics: some are harmful, some harmless: also known as microbes or germs
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Bacteriology
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The science that deals with the study of microorganisms called bacteria
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Bloodborn pathogens
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Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body in the blood or body fluids
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Chronic disease
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Disease of long duration, usually mild but recurring
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Cilia
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Slender, hair-like extensions that permits locomotionin certain bacteria: whip-like motion moves them in liquid
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Contagious disease
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Disease taht is communicable or transimmitted by contact
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Contaminants
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Substance that can cause contamination
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Contraindication
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Any condition or disease that makes an indicated treatment or medication inadvisable
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Decontamination
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Removal of pathogens and other substances from tools and surfaces
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Diagnosis
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Determination of the nature of a disease from its signs and symptoms
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Diplococci
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Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause disease suach as pneumonia
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Disease
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Abnormal condition of all or parts of the body, organ, or mind that makes it incapable of carrying on normal function
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Disinfectants
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Chemical agents used to destroy most bacteria and some viruses and to disinfect implements and surfaces
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