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Glossary

Infectious disease terminology can be very difficult to understand, especially when spoken in "Medical-ese". Here is a list of common terms you might hear about infections and immunity.
Definition of Pandemic
Glossary definition of pandemic
Definition of Virulence
Glossary definition of virulence
Definition of Zoonotic Disease
Glossary Definition of zoonotic disease
Definition of Protozoa
Glossary definition of protozoa
Definition of Gram Stain
Glossary definition of gram stain
Definition of Microbiology
Glossary definition of microbiology
Definition of Fungi
Glossary definition of fungi
Definition of Immunocompromised
Glossary definition of immunocompromised
Definition of Opportunistic Infection
Glossary definition of opportunistic infection
Definition of Superbug
Glossary definition of Superbug
Definition of Nosocomial Infection
Glossary definition of nosocomial infection
Definition of Lymphatic System
Glossary definition of Lymphatic System
Definition of Congenital Defect
Glossary definition of Congenital Defect
Definition of Bacteria
Glossary definition of bacteria
Definition of Virus
Glossary definition of virus
Definition of Pathogen
Glossary definition of pathogen
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