ReaL Book, Stage B: Workshop 5, Part 2

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  1. prevention
    the act of hindering
  2. prevent
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  3. unpreventable
    unable to keep from happening
  4. preventive
    contributing to the hindrance of disease
  5. refuse
    show unwillingness towards
    The master told his wife to spend the day outside, to be clear of the foul air. She refused, bless her soul.
  6. cover
    spread over a surface to conceal or protect
    Master LaRoche splashed vinegar on the body, and all about the room, to cover the stench.
  7. equipment
    an instrumentality needed for an undertaking
    In addition, every person on the planet has equipment to fight disease.
  8. examine
    consider in detail in order to discover essential features
    Three texts examine high-tech gear, the body’s powerful defense system, and practical tips on staying healthy.
  9. investigate
    look into scientifically
    Epidemiologists wore biohazard suits while fighting the Ebola virus in Africa. They also wore them while investigating the SARS mystery in Asia.
  10. bacteria
    single-celled organisms that can cause disease
    Surgical gloves help keep a wound sterile—free from dangerous germs and bacteria.
  11. treat
    provide medical care for
    Examination gloves prevent contamination or infection when treating a patient.
  12. antibody
    a protein that produces an immune response
    The immune system recognizes germs that enter the body as “foreign invaders” (called antigens) and produces proteins called antibodies to fight them.
  13. obvious
    easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
    Some of their favorite hangouts are bathrooms, kitchens, the cafeteria, the gym, and the locker room. And those are just the obvious places.
  14. microbe
    a minute life form, especially one that causes disease
    They are germs or, more scientifically, microbes. Viruses, bacteria, fungi,
    and protozoa all qualify.
  15. produce
    bring forth or yield
    Your skin produces oils that germs can stick to.
  16. encourage
    spur on
    The United States War Department published this poster in 1944 to encourage soldiers to take precautions before drinking.
  17. precaution
    a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger
    The United States War Department published this poster in 1944 to encourage soldiers to take precautions before drinking.
Created on Thu Apr 01 15:41:34 EDT 2021 (updated Wed Apr 07 09:54:42 EDT 2021)

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