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infectious |
A disease that can be pass from one person to another. |
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disease |
A breakdown in the structure or function of a living organism. |
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epidemioligist |
Scientist who trace the spread of a disease through a population. |
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carrier |
A person who is contagious but never develops symptoms of the disease or develops the symptoms only after a lengthy period. |
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vector |
An organism that spreads disease-causing germs to humans, usually without getting sick itself. |
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quarantine |
The isolation of a person or animal who has a disease (or is suspected of having a disease) in order to prevent further spread of the disease |
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field of view |
The area visible through the microscope. |
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magnification |
The ability to make things look larger than they appear. |
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stage |
The flat platform where you place your slides. Stage clips hold the slides in place. |
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base |
The bottom of the microscope, used for support |
