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Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.
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thiomersal
Pharmaceutical; Vaccines
Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that is often used in vaccines because of its antiseptic and antifungal properties. The use of thimerosal as a vaccine preservative has ...
hyposensitivity
Health care; Vaccines
A condition in which the body has a weakened or delayed reaction to a substance.
immune globulin
Health care; Vaccines
A protein found in the blood that fights infection. Also known as gamma globulin.
immune system
Health care; Vaccines
The complex system in the body responsible for fighting disease. Its primary function is to identify foreign substances in the body (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) and ...
immunity
Health care; Vaccines
Protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined ...
immunization
Health care; Vaccines
The process by which a person or animal becomes protected against a disease. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation.
immunosupression
Health care; Vaccines
When the immune system is unable to protect the body from disease. This condition can be caused by disease (like HIV infection or cancer) or by certain drugs (like those used in ...
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