Core Nonfiction Reading-Book 3 Unit 07 (E)

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세트공유

contaminate

to mix with something and make it dirty or dangerous
The town's water-supply has been contaminated by chemicals from the factory.

immune

having to do with resistance to disease
Medicine does not always help people who have poor immune systems.

infect

to cause (someone or something) to carry or becomesick with a disease
She had a bad cold last week and has infected the rest of the class.

influenza

an illness that causes fever, aches and pains, andbreathing problems
Some parasites can cause influenza-like symptoms in healthy people.

liver

a large organ of the body that cleans the blood
Parasites found in meat can cause heart, liver, and eye problems.

organism

a living thing
A pond is full of organisms.

pork

meat from pigs used for food
Parasites are often found in undercooked meat, such as pork.

prescription

a note from a doctor that allows a patient to use amedicine
He gave me a prescription to give to the pharmacist.

steal

to take something that does not belong to you
Thieves broke into the house and stole money and jewellery.

thoroughly

in a complete, careful way
He's thoroughly bored by romantic movies.