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There are currently 3 Terms in this directory beginning with the letter V.

Vaccine

A biological agent inserted into the body to prevent a disease.

Vaccine therapy

A treatment used to help the body's disease-fighting ability (immune system) prevent a disease.

Vital organ

A functional group of tissue in the body that is necessary to live.