 | Term | Definition |
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virus |
a particle made up of hereditary material and protien that reproduces only within a living cell |
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immune system |
the system your body uses to defend itself against a virus and simple organisms |
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white blood cell |
a cell found in the bloodstream that destroys microorganisms or substances that are not in the body |
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interferon |
a protien which prevents viruses from spreading or tumors from growing |
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antibodies |
protiens made by certain white blood cells |
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complement |
a protien substance that circulates through the blood |
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vaccine |
a substance that sets up your immune system to produce antibodies to the invading substance |
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AIDS |
Acquired Immune Deficiency syndrom; causes the disease by entering and killing white blood cells |
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HIV |
Human Immunodefiency Virus;the disease that causes aids |
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smallpox |
pus-filled sores and high fevers |
