Match each definition with the correct term.
-pandemic

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A pandemic refers to an outbreak of a disease that spreads over a large geographical region, often affecting multiple countries or continents.

Answer: B
 The term for the ongoing presence of a disease within a population is endemic. This is different from a pandemic, which is a sudden outbreak of a disease over a large area.

Answer: A
 An outbreak refers to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a specific area or population.

Answer: D
 The study of the causes, distribution, and control of diseases in populations is known as epidemiology.

Answer: E
 The study of tissues is called histology. It is not directly related to the spread of diseases within populations.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term