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List of Difficult Words
This list of words is in order of the alphabet:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Words marked with a star (*) are usually not used on this sitebut they are often used by doctors or found on medicine packages.
Most names of sicknesses are not included in this list of words. Go to the Index to see where you can learn about the different sicknesses.
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germ /jerm/
Germs are things that can cause sickness and disease in the body. Germs are so small that you need a special tool called a microscope in order to see them. Germs are everywhere. Some germs are good, but bad germs can cause a lot of problems for your body.
gland /gland/
A gland is a special group of cells that removes things from the blood. In many ways they are similar to jail cells in that they can hold bad toxins and germs until the body is able to get rid of them.
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nutrient /nu-
Nutrients are things that your body needs in order to grow and be strong and healthy.
They also give your body energy and help it to function well. Nutrients are found in the food that you eat, but different foods have different nutrients, so it is important to eat many different kinds of food in order to get the many different nutrients that your body needs.
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oxygen /ox-
Oxygen is in the air you breathe. When you take a deep breath of clean air you are breathing oxygen into your body. All the cells in your body need this oxygen.
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toxin /tox-
Toxins are chemicals that are like poison to the body. They can be very harmful to the cells of your body and can make the body sick.
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