Vocab list 1

medication which kills bacteria

dead body

injection of dead or weakened microorganism to develop immunity to a disease

partial or complete loss of feeling or sensation

any substance that inhibits growth of bacteria

free from infection or pathogens

application of a burning substance or instrument to destroy tissue

thread used in surgery to tie of blood vessels to prevent bleeding

introduction of blood or other fluids into body circulation

special clothing & equipment worn by employees for protection against health and safety hazards

international org. for students enrolled in a health occupations program

written records of a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, test results, & prognosis

artificial substitute for the replacement of a missing body part

treatment of mental disorders using psychological techniques to relieve symptoms & changes in behaviour

inability to perform some or all tasks of daily living

absence of reflexes

written description for dispensing & administering drugs or other treatments

excessive sweating

act of smelling

removal of dead, foreign, material from an infected or burned material