Archives: Glossary Terms

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.