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Excess mucus and secretions in the air passages of the nose.
2
The number of breaths a person takes in one minute.
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Pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and rests.
4
A microscopic organism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
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A medicine that limits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
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Measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.
7
The identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the medical evidence.
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Single-celled organisms that do not rely on a host.
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Signs of disease or injury.
10
High-pitched whistling sound during breathing. It occurs when air moves through narrowed breathing tubes in the lungs.
11
Lymph nodes located in the back of the throat.
12
Lymph nodes in the neck that are small, bean-shaped organs that help the body recognize and fight germs, infections, and other foreign substances.
13
Part of an area on the body that has suffered damage through injury or disease.
14
In disease, a factor, such as a microorganism or a chemical substance, that can impact the development of a disease or illness.
15
Tiny infectious agents that can only multiply when they are inside a host, the living cells of plants, animals, or bacteria.
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When the heart pumps, the arteries expand and contract as blood is pushed through.
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Organisms such as yeasts or molds that reproduce quickly in moist, humid environments.
