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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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