Public Health Jargon

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'allergic' describes a person who has an allergy or sensitivity to something

• She is allergic to peanuts and must be careful when dining out.
• I'm allergic to cats, so I can't come over to your place if you have one.
• I can't eat shellfish, I'm allergic AF.
• He's allergic to hard work, always finding excuses to avoid it.

noun a worsening or aggravation of a situation or condition

• The patient's condition worsened due to the exacerbation of his symptoms.
• His cough got worse because of the exacerbation.
• The party was already a disaster, but his arrival was the exacerbation we didn't need.
• The heated argument led to an exacerbation of tensions between the two groups.

noun the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells

• Vaccination is a reliable method to develop immunity against certain diseases.
• Eating healthy and staying active can help boost your immunity.
• I heard that elderberry syrup is great for building up your immunity.
• Having a strong support system can provide emotional immunity against negativity.

noun the act of burning something completely; reducing to ashes

• The waste management facility utilizes incineration to dispose of non-recyclable materials.
• They're planning on just incinerating all the old paperwork to make more room in the office.
• I heard they're gonna torch those old files instead of shredding them.
• Her anger was like a blazing incineration, consuming everything in its path.

noun a state of extreme poverty or destitution

• The charity organization aims to alleviate the indigence of homeless families in the community.
• Many people in the neighborhood are struggling with indigence and need help.
• It's tough out there for those facing indigence, they need our support.
• The barren land symbolized the indigence of resources in the region.

adjective adjective: harmful to health or well-being

• The insalubrious living conditions in the overcrowded tenement buildings were a serious health concern.
• I wouldn't eat at that insalubrious restaurant if I were you.
• That place is so insalubrious, it's gross.
• The insalubrious atmosphere of the meeting made it hard to focus on the task at hand.

noun A person who is trained and licensed to perform autopsies and determine the cause of death in cases of suspicious or unexplained circumstances.

• The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be a heart attack.
• The medical examiner said it was a heart attack that killed him.
• The ME figured it was a heart attack that did him in.
• The medical examiner's findings were like a puzzle piece that completed the investigation.

adjective causing or tending to cause disease or death

• The presence of a morbid or morbific agent in the environment can lead to illness.
• Be careful not to touch anything that looks morbid or morbific.
• That place gives me the creeps, it feels so morbific.
• Her negative attitude was like a morbific cloud hanging over the group.

adjective describing a person who is excessively overweight or fat

• The patient was diagnosed as obese due to their high body mass index.
• She's been struggling with being obese for years now.
• He's been called 'obese' by some mean kids at school.
• The company's budget was so obese that they had to make significant cuts.

noun an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

verb to take an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

• The patient was rushed to the emergency room after an overdose of medication.
• I heard that she had an overdose last night, but she's okay now.
• He's always partying too hard and risking an overdose.
• The company's marketing campaign was an overdose of bright colors and loud music.

noun a condition that occurs when a person or animal ingests, inhales, or absorbs a harmful substance

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• The doctor confirmed that the patient was suffering from food poisoning.
• I think I got food poisoning from that sushi I had last night.
• I feel like I'm being poisoned by all this drama.
• His toxic behavior is like emotional poisoning to those around him.

adjective relating to or occurring in the period before symptoms of a disease appear

• The presymptomatic stage of the disease can be difficult to detect.
• They didn't realize they were presymptomatic until they got tested.
• I had no idea I was presymptomatic until I started feeling sick.
• Being presymptomatic is like having a ticking time bomb inside you.

adjective describing a person or organism with a weakened immune system, making them more susceptible to infections

• It is important to take extra precautions around individuals who are immunocompromised.
• We need to be careful around people who have a weakened immune system.
• Gotta watch out for those with a compromised immune system.
• Being immunocompromised is like having a shield that's not as strong as it should be.

noun a substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

adjective describing a substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

• The hospital uses antimicrobial coatings on all surfaces to prevent the spread of infections.
• I always make sure to use antimicrobial hand sanitizer before eating.
• Dude, you gotta get some of that antimicrobial spray for your gym bag.
• Her words had an antimicrobial effect on the toxic atmosphere in the room.

noun abbreviation for 'mainstream media', referring to large, established news organizations that are considered to represent the dominant views in society

• MSM stands for men who have sex with men, a term commonly used in public health research.
• MSM is often used as an abbreviation for men who are attracted to other men.
• Some people refer to MSM as 'dudes who like dudes'.
• In the world of online dating, MSM is a common category for men seeking relationships with other men.

noun a type of drug that includes prescription pain relievers, synthetic opioids, and heroin

• The patient was prescribed an opioid for pain management after the surgery.
• The doctor gave me some opioids for my back pain.
• I heard some people are abusing opioids to get high.
• The opioid crisis has been a major concern for public health officials.

noun a compound noun formed by combining 'narco', related to drug trafficking, with 'violence', meaning the use of physical force to harm others

• The government is taking measures to address the issue of narcoviolence in the region.
• People are scared to go out at night because of all the narcoviolence happening around here.
• The streets are filled with narcoviolence and it's getting out of control.
• The dark cloud of narcoviolence looms over the city, casting a shadow on its residents.

noun a specific point or level at which action is required or deemed necessary

• The action level for air pollution in this area has been exceeded.
• We need to do something about the air pollution here, it's past the action level.
• The air quality is so bad here, we're way past the action level.
• The tension in the room reached an action level as the negotiations heated up.

noun the branch of biology that studies organic particles, such as bacteria, fungal spores, pollen, and other materials, that are transported by the air

• Aerobiology is the scientific study of the airborne movement of pollen and spores.
• I find aerobiology fascinating because it's all about how pollen and spores travel through the air.
• Aerobiology is like studying how plant stuff flies around in the wind.
• In the field of aerobiology, researchers aim to uncover the secrets of nature's invisible carriers.

noun a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray by means of a propellant gas

• Aerosols are commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry for delivering medications in a fine mist form.
• I always have a can of aerosols handy for quick touch-ups around the house.
• I sprayed some aerosols in my room to make it smell better.
• His words hung in the air like aerosols, leaving a lingering impact on the audience.