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Infectious Diseases

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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