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- 3. Health,The branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of diseases in populations.
- 6. A substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.
- 9. ability of microorganisms to withstand the effects of an antibiotic, making the antibiotic less effective.
- 10. strain of bacteria that has become resistant to the antibiotics commonly used to treat it.
- 12. invasion and multiplication of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, that are not normally present within the body.
- 13. amount and frequency of a medication that is prescribed or recommended to be taken.
- 14. or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
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- 1. the ability to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
- 2. ability of the body to resist or fight off infections and diseases.
- 3. inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the tiny air sacs known as alveoli.
- 4. or unnecessary use of something, such as antibiotics, beyond what is recommended.
- 5. microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
- 7. microorganisms that can cause infections and diseases.
- 8. management and care of a patient to combat or alleviate a disease or medical condition.
- 11. written order from a healthcare professional for the preparation and administration of a medication.