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Word	Meaning	Advanced
abdomen	n: the part of the body between the chest and pelvis that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other organs; the posterior part of an insect’s body, typically divided into segments
esophagus	n: the muscular tube that connects the mouth and throat to the stomach, which allows food to pass through
sphincter	n: a circular muscle that regulates the flow of material through a passage or opening, such as the anus or a valve in the digestive system
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
malfunction	v: to fail to operate or work properly; to break down or stop functioning as expected or intended; (noun) a failure or defect in the way a machine, system, or device is supposed to operate
heartburn	n: a burning sensation or discomfort in the chest or throat, often caused by stomach acid refluxing into the esophagus
sear	v: to char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with intense heat; (of pain or experience) to be deeply felt or remembered over a long time
sour	adj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative
spasm	n: a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, causing a range of sensations from mild discomfort to severe pain; a sudden outburst or brief episode of intense emotion or activity
incidence	n: the frequency or rate at which a particular event or condition occurs within a specific population, group, or area; the occurrence or manifestation of something, especially something harmful or unpleasant
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
gastro-esophageal	adj: relating to the stomach and esophagus (= a part of the digestive system which is a hollow, muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach), particularly in the context of medical conditions such as acid reflux or heartburn
flux	n: the state of constantly changing or flowing; the rate of flow of energy or particles across a particular place
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
junction	n: a point where two or more things meet or come together, particularly roads, railways, or rivers; a place or time of joining or combining
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
muscular	adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force
mod	n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
intricate	adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
surging	adj: moving suddenly and powerfully, typically with a forward or upward motion; increasing rapidly or dramatically in quantity or intensity
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
digestive	adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
seep	v: to flow or leak slowly and gradually through small openings or spaces; to ooze or trickle out gradually
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
faulty	adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation
lid	n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
spurt	v: to suddenly burst forth or flow out powerfully or suddenly; to make a sudden effort or increase in activity or energy
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
caffeine	n: a stimulant drug that is found in coffee, tea, and other beverages and that is used to increase alertness and improve mental and physical performance
peppermint	n: a herbaceous plant of the mint family, known for its characteristic aroma and flavor, typically used as a flavoring in confectionery, toothpaste, and other products
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
incapable	adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something
acidic	adj: having a pH lower than 7; having characteristics of an acid, such as tasting sour or corroding metal
citrus	n: a group of fruits that belong to the citrus family, including oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits; the trees that bear these fruits
worsen	v: to become or make something worse
irritation	n: a feeling of annoyance or frustration that results from something bothersome or unpleasant; a physical reaction such as itching or inflammation that results from exposure to an irritant
leach	v: to remove or drain away something from a material, usually by seeping or filtering, such as chemicals from soil or minerals from rock
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
beverage	n: a drink of any type
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
valve	n: a device for controlling the flow of a fluid or gas through a pipe or duct by means of a movable part that opens, closes, or restricts the opening
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
nicotine	n: a colorless, oily, poisonous chemical compound found in tobacco leaves, which is highly addictive and acts as a stimulant, affecting the nervous system
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
hernia	n: a medical condition characterized by the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening or weak spot in the abdominal wall or muscles; a bulge or swelling caused by the herniation of organs or tissues
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
asthma	n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
occasional	adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular
bout	n: a short period of intense activity or experience; a match or contest, especially in boxing or wrestling; a period of illness or disease
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
untreated	adj: not given medical care or treatment; not subjected to chemical or physical treatment
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
neutralize	v: to counteract or cancel the effects of something; to make something neutral or harmless
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
fountain	n: a structure usually consisting of a basin and a jet of water that is sprayed into the air, often used for decoration or as a source of drinking water