Term: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being
Candidate hypernym: mechanism: a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function → 1
Candidate hypernym: oleoresin: a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants → 0
Candidate hypernym: restless legs syndrome: feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs → 0
Candidate hypernym: romaic: the modern Greek vernacular → 0
Candidate hypernym: associateship: the position of associate (as in an office or academy) → 0
Candidate hypernym: timolol: a beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks → 0
Candidate hypernym: nepheline: a whitish mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate or potassium aluminum silicate in crystalline form; used in the manufacture of ceramics and enamels → 0
Candidate hypernym: recall: the act of removing an official by petition → 0
Candidate hypernym: chilean peso: the basic unit of money in Chile; equal to 100 centesimos → 0
Candidate hypernym: goggles: tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes → 0
Candidate hypernym: carrier: a boy who delivers newspapers → 0