Communicable diseases Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Microbiology has 13 clues. Answers range from 4 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

disease causing microorganism
contains enzymes/ chemicals to kill pathogens
wet and sticky substance produced by cells that line the nose and lungs - traps germs/ dust/ bacteria
contains acid that kills pathogens
stops some microorganisms entering the ear canal
stops some microorganisms entering the nasal passages
tiny hair like structure that sweeps dust/ bacteria out of the throat and lungs
a way of growing bacteria in a lab under sterile (very clean) conditions
when our body knows which antibodies to make against a disease so we are protected from that disease
chemical produced by white blood cells that target specific virus/bacteria and kill them
these cancel out the toxins made by the pathogen
some white blood cells surround the pathogen and ingest them and destroy them
outer protective layer prevents pathogens coming into the body