Medical and Scientific Terms

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Outbreak

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A sudden increase

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Attack rate

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The measure of frequency and speed of spread in a population at risk of becoming ill.

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Epidemiologist

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A medical professional who studies and investigates the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases.

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Mitigation

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Reduce the spread of illness

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Neurotoxin

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A poison that affects the nervous system.

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Collaboration

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Work together

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Toxin

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A poison

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Impair

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Weaken or damage

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Precipitate

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A solid forming within a solution

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Agglutination

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The clumping together/thickening of solution.