HeLa Vocab 3

Front

What is the definition of 'validity'?

Back

Reasonableness or truth.

Front

What does 'indigent' mean?

Back

Poor, needy.

Front

What is the definition of 'cornea'?

Back

Transparent layer forming the front of the eye.

Front

What is the meaning of 'irrelevant'?

Back

Not connected with or related to something.

Front

What is 'consent'?

Back

Permission.

Front

What is the definition of 'epidemiology'?

Back

The study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations.

Front

What does 'pathogen' mean?

Back

An organism that causes disease.

Front

What is the meaning of 'biopsy'?

Back

A procedure to remove a piece of tissue for examination.

Front

What is 'informed consent'?

Back

Permission granted with full knowledge of the risks and benefits.

Front

What does 'asymptomatic' mean?

Back

Showing no symptoms of disease.