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Term | Definition |
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Aids | A disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. (HIV) |
Biofeedback | A process whereby electronic monitoring of a normally automatic bodily function is used to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function. |
Chlamydia | A very small bacterium which, like a virus, requires the biochemical mechanism of another cell in order to reproduce. |
Genital Warts | A small growth occurring in the anal or genital areas, caused by spread especially by sexual contact. |
Gonorrhea | A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that, if untreated, may cause infertility |
Herpes | Any of the group of viral diseases caused by herpes, affecting the skin or the nervous system. |
Imagery | Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work. |
Progressive relaxation | A method of deep muscle relaxation that does not involve any medication, meaning it is a non-pharmacological intervention. |
Stress | A state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. |
Syphilis | A chronic bacterial disease that is contacted chiefly by infection during intercourse, but also congenitally by infection of a developing fetus. |
Explain STD’s signs, symptoms, and treatments | A rash, pain when peeing, and skin growths are some signs of STDs. Antibiotic can help treat the stds. |