Phineas Gage Chapter 1 Vocabulary

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Phineas Gage

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The title of the book we're reading, which tells the story of a man who survived a severe brain injury.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Abscess

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A swollen pocket in tissue where dead bacteria and immune cells collect during infection.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Inflammation

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A response of body tissues to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, heat, and disturbed function.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Gangrene

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A serious condition that occurs when a considerable mass of body tissue dies.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Tissue

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A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Bacteria

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Single-celled microorganisms that can cause infections and diseases.

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Immune Cells

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Cells in the body that help fight infections and diseases.

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Infection

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The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, which can lead to illness.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

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Swelling

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An increase in the size of an area of the body due to the accumulation of fluid.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Redness

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A common sign of inflammation, often due to increased blood flow to an area.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2