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Definitions
A list of terms related to Bird flu.
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Pandemic
An epidemic occurring over a large area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting many people. A global epidemic.
Pandemic
An epidemic occurring over a large area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting many people. A global epidemic.
Pathogenic
Capable of causing disease.
PER.C6 cell
A type of human retinal cell that is used in cell-based vaccine production. Sanofi-aventis has produced an experimental seasonal flu vaccine using PER.C6 cells.
