Unit 6 - 6A

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

Many are working tirelessly to eradicate this deadly disease.

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

The epidemic caused a surge in hospital admissions.

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

The sudden loss of her job profoundly affected her emotional well-being.

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

He felt a sharp pain in his chest and was rushed to the hospital with a suspected heart attack.

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

They suffered the consequences of their actions.

to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant

Contaminated water sources can infect individuals with waterborne diseases.

a person who is immune to a particular infection

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

He required several weeks of recovery after the operation.

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

A persistent cough can be a symptom of a respiratory infection.

(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact

Sarah stayed home from work to avoid spreading her infectious cold to her coworkers.

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places.

a microscopic agent that causes disease in people, animals, and plants

A virus entered his body and made him sick.