Glossary Terms

Recover with compassion, rebuild with care.

Compassionate, evidence-based care for addiction, chronic pain, and infectious diseases in Morgan Hill, California.

Vaccine

Substance stimulating immunity to prevent disease, e.g., measles vaccine.

Varenicline

Reduces nicotine cravings by acting on brain receptors.

Varicella-Zoster Virus

Virus causing chickenpox and shingles, spread via droplets.

Vector

Organism transmitting pathogens, e.g., mosquitoes for malaria.

Vibrio Infection

Bacterial infection from seafood/water causing diarrhea, wound infections.

Virtual Visit

Doctor-patient consultation via video or phone, part of telemedicine.

Virus

Tiny infectious agent needing a host to replicate, e.g., flu virus.