Vaccines

Vaccines

Terms that relate to biological agents to the body that improves immunity to a particular desease. Vaccines contain a weaker version of the microbe so that it is easier to handle and further recognize by the host's immune system.

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Vaccines

macular

Health care; Vaccines

Skin lesions, normally red-colored.

measles

Health care; Vaccines

A contagious viral disease marked by the eruption of red circular spots on the skin.

memory cell

Health care; Vaccines

A group of cells that help the body defend itself against disease by remembering prior exposure to specific organisms (e.g. viruses or bacteria). Therefore these cells are able to respond quickly ...

meningitis

Health care; Vaccines

Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord that can result in permanent brain damage and death.

meningoenephalitis

Health care; Vaccines

("men in joe en sef uh LIGHT iss") -- inflammation of the brain and meninges (membranes) that involves the encephalon (area inside the skull) and spinal column.