This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The correct term for administration of a foreign substance with reduced ability to cause infection ... (Read 27 times)

roselinechinyere27m

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jun 27, 2018
The correct term for administration of a foreign substance with reduced ability to cause infection and to provide prophylaxis is called:
 
  A) antibiotic
  B) antiretroviral
  C) vaccination
  D) anticoagulant

Question 2

A suffix that means disease is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kiamars2010

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: The term vaccine is derived from the Latin word vaccinus, which means relating to a cow. It was discovered that scrapings of skin from people infected with a disease contracted from milking cows provided immunity against the virus for smallpox.

Answer to Question 2

-pathy, pathy


roselinechinyere27m

  • Member
  • Posts: 557
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

nathang24

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.

Furchgott's discovery that endothelial cells produce a vasodilating substance. Furchgott's discovery that endothelial cells produce a vasodilating substance.
Intramuscular drug administration: (b) the administration site is prepped Intramuscular drug administration: (b) the administration site is prepped
Growth of Dendritic Spines After Long-Term Potentiation Growth of Dendritic Spines After Long-Term Potentiation
Relations Between Iconic Memory, Short-Term Memory, and Long-Term Memory Relations Between Iconic Memory, Short-Term Memory, and Long-Term Memory
Major Categories of Long-Term Memory Major Categories of Long-Term Memory
Pus-forming infection. Such infections occur more frequently in individuals with immunoglobulin ... Pus-forming infection. Such infections occur more frequently in individuals with immunoglobulin ...
Video: Stroke volume - afterload definition & hypertension

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library