Medical Vocabulary

#381

Carrier

Example sentences

1. The carrier had the infection but showed no symptoms.
2. A carrier can sometimes spread a pathogen to other people.
3. Testing helped identify the carrier.

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#382

Outbreak

Example sentences

1. The hospital reported an outbreak of infection.
2. An outbreak is a sudden rise in cases in one place.
3. The health team investigated the source of the outbreak.

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#383

Isolation

Example sentences

1. The patient stayed in isolation to protect other people.
2. Isolation separates an infected person from others.
3. The nurse followed special rules inside the isolation room.

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#384

Quarantine

Example sentences

1. The traveler remained in quarantine after possible exposure.
2. Quarantine limits contact while a person may become ill.
3. The health team explained the length of the quarantine.

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#385

Immunity

Example sentences

1. Vaccination can build immunity against some diseases.
2. Immunity helps the body fight a specific infection.
3. The test measured the patient’s immunity after vaccination.

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#386

Immune system

Example sentences

1. The immune system protects the body from infection.
2. Poor sleep can affect the immune system.
3. The disease caused the immune system to attack healthy tissue.

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#387

Antigen

Example sentences

1. The test looked for an antigen from the virus.
2. An antigen can cause an immune response.
3. The immune system recognized the antigen as foreign.

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#388

Antibody

Example sentences

1. The blood test found an antibody against the virus.
2. An antibody can attach to a specific antigen.
3. The body produced the antibody after vaccination.

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#389

B cell

Example sentences

1. A B cell can produce antibodies.
2. The infection activated each B cell in the immune response.
3. The lesson explained how a B cell remembers a pathogen.

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#390

T cell

Example sentences

1. A T cell helps control the immune response.
2. Some types of T cell destroy infected cells.
3. The laboratory studied the patient’s T cell count.

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#391

Autoimmune disease

Example sentences

1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with an autoimmune disease.
2. An autoimmune disease can affect the immune system.
3. The patient received treatment for an autoimmune disease.

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#392

Immunodeficiency

Example sentences

1. The patient is receiving care for an immunodeficiency.
2. An immunodeficiency may affect the immune system.
3. Regular follow-up can help monitor an immunodeficiency.

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#393

Allergy

Example sentences

1. Tests helped confirm an allergy.
2. The doctor explained how an allergy affects the immune system.
3. The treatment plan focused on managing an allergy.

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#394

Anaphylaxis

Example sentences

1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with anaphylaxis.
2. Anaphylaxis can affect breathing and circulation.
3. The patient received treatment for anaphylaxis.

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#395

HIV

Example sentences

1. The patient received regular treatment for HIV.
2. HIV attacks important cells in the immune system.
3. Testing can find HIV before serious illness develops.

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#396

AIDS

Example sentences

1. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.
2. Modern treatment can greatly reduce the risk of AIDS.
3. The doctor explained the difference between HIV and AIDS.

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#397

Influenza

Example sentences

1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with influenza.
2. Influenza can affect the respiratory system.
3. The patient received treatment for influenza.

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#398

COVID-19

Example sentences

1. The patient tested positive for COVID-19.
2. COVID-19 can cause fever, cough, and tiredness.
3. The clinic followed infection-control rules for COVID-19.

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#399

Healthcare-associated infection

Example sentences

1. The hospital investigated a healthcare-associated infection.
2. A healthcare-associated infection develops during or after medical care.
3. Hand hygiene helps prevent a healthcare-associated infection.

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#400

Antimicrobial resistance

Example sentences

1. Antimicrobial resistance can make infections harder to treat.
2. Incorrect antibiotic use can increase antimicrobial resistance.
3. The laboratory monitored antimicrobial resistance in local bacteria.

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