| Term | Definition |
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Virus |
Particle made up of hereditary material and protein. |
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Immune System |
System used to defend the body from disease. |
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White Blood Cell |
A cell that destroys micoorganisms that are not part of the body. |
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Interferon |
Prevents viruses from reproducing. |
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Antibodies |
Sticks to viruses preventing them from sticking to cells and flagging them for destruction. |
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Complement |
Destroys cells flagged with antibodies. |
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Vaccine |
A weakened version of a virus to build immunity. |
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AIDS |
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
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HIV |
A virus causing AIDS |
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Smallpox |
A disease that causes small pus-filled sores and a high fever. |