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- 2. a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth
- 3. a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism
- 7. a gelatinous substance obtained from various kinds of red seaweed and used in biological culture media and as a thickener in foods.
- 9. the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.
- 12. an expert in or student of microbiology.
- 13. a variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another.
- 17. relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries.
- 19. a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases.
- 22. the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- 23. are particular samples included in the experiment that are treated the same as all the other samples but are not expected to change due to any variable in the experiment.
- 27. is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards.
- 29. a variable (often denoted by y ) whose value depends on that of another.
- 30. a substance that exerts some force or effect. reagent
Down
- 1. a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
- 2. are trained and educated similarly to physicians. They work in all areas of the hospital and clinic, and patients can be treated by an APP in the emergency room, operating room or during routine visits.
- 4. facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
- 5. subjective evidence of disease or physical disturbance broadly : something that indicates the presence of bodily disorder. b : an evident reaction by a plant to a pathogen.
- 6. receives a treatment with a known response, so that this response can be compared to the unknown response of the treatment.
- 8. means using practices and procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens. It involves applying the strictest rules to minimize the risk of infection.
- 10. the number of breaths a person takes per minute. The rate is usually measured when a person is at rest and simply involves counting the number of breaths for one minute by counting how many times the chest rises.
- 11. clinical measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.
- 14. a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease.
- 15. a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
- 16. a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- 18. any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.
- 19. a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck.
- 20. having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent.
- 21. the standard to which comparisons are made in an experiment. ... A typical use of a control group is in an experiment in which the effect of a treatment is unknown and comparisons between the control group and the experimental group are used to measure the effect of the treatment.
- 24. how participants are allocated to the different groups in an experiment. Types of design include repeated measures, independent groups, and matched pairs designs. ... The researcher must decide how he/she will allocate their sample to the different experimental groups.
- 25. relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.
- 26. a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
- 28. the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and shown by a thermometer or perceived by touch.