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