Glossary

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antibiotic - a substance, such as penicillin or streptomycin, produced by or derived from certain fungi, bacteria, and other organisms, that can destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.

antibody - a protein substance produced in the blood or tissues that destroy or weaken germs

bacteria - one celled organism that causes disease

disease - condition of poor health, when an organ or system of the body does not function properly

fever - an unhealthy condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal

fungus -a multi-celled plant-like organism

immunize - protect from disease

immunology - study of the immune system and antibodies

inoculation - serum made with bacteria

microbiology - study of microbes

microorganism - organism of microscopic size

multi-celled - many cells

pasteurization - the process of heating to kill bacteria

penicillin - antibiotic made penicillim mold and used to fight disease

protozoa - one-celled organisms like bacteria. Protozoa also love moistures and often spread diseases through contaminated water.

replication - process of duplicating or make an exact copy of itself

vaccine - A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen, such as a bacterium or virus, that upon administration stimulates antibody production against the pathogen

virus - microscopic organism that depends upon a host to survive, grow, and reproduce
 
 

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