Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 8:29 AM
Site: Extension Foundation Online Campus
Course: Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members (Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members)
Glossary: Glossary/Acronyms
Epidemic When a disease temporarily affects many people at the same time in one location where it is not usually prevalent. |
IndemnificationThe act of compensation. |
PathogenicityThe disease-producing capacity of a pathogen. |
Polymerase Chain ReactionA technique for rapidly synthesizing large quantities of a given DNA segment. |
ProphylacticPreventive or protective. |
VirulenceThe relative ability of a microorganism to cause disease. |
AIAvian Influenza |
APHISAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service |
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency |
HAHemagglutinin |