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neurosurgeon | n: a medical doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
curative | adj: having the power to cure or heal; relating to or intended for medical treatment or healing | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
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 | |
prolapse | n: the falling or slipping out of a place of an organ, particularly the uterus, bladder, or rectum, into a place where it doesn’t belong or is not properly supported | |
cervical | adj: relating to the neck or the cervix (= the narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus) | |
disk | n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music | |
radiate | v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions | |
tense | adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid | |
consult | v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
incision | n: a sharp cut made in something with a sharp tool, especially during a medical procedure | |
dissect | v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail | |
trachea | n: the tube-like structure in the body through which air moves from the larynx (= a part of the human respiratory system located in the neck region) to the bronchi (= part of the respiratory system and are responsible for conducting air into the lungs), also known as the windpipe | |
esophagus | n: the muscular tube that connects the mouth and throat to the stomach, which allows food to pass through | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
carotid | adj: relating to the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the head and face | |
artery | n: one of the thick tubes in humans and most other animals that takes blood away from the heart to one or more parts of the body such as tissues, lungs, brain, etc. | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
cord | n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
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 | |
paralysis | n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
utter | adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice | |
decisive | adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue | |
practically | adv: almost or nearly | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
restriction | n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
tonsil | n: either of two masses of tissue situated on each side of the throat behind the tongue and between the pharynx and the palatoglossal arches | |
lump | n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough | |
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 | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
indication | n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur | |
meniscus | n: a thin, curved layer of liquid, especially the concave surface of a liquid in a container; a cartilage disc within a joint, especially a knee | |
stabilize | v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
unnecessary | adj: not needed or required; not essential or important | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
overt | adj: open, evident, or clear, especially in a way that is not intended to be secret | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
prescribe | v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
sporty | adj: having a stylish, athletic, or active appearance or character | |
cross-country | adj: relating to or taking place across the open country rather than on roads or tracks; involving travel by foot, horse, or vehicle over rough terrain or through wilderness areas; (noun) a long-distance race or journey that takes place over rough or varied terrain, such as hills, forests, or fields | |
ache | v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain | |
jog | v: to run or move at a slow or leisurely pace, typically for exercise; to continue talking or writing without a definite plan or purpose | |
thorough | adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate | |
degenerate | v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to become worse in health or physical condition | |
spine | n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column | |
strained | adj: tight, tense, or stretched; under pressure or stress; characterized by a lack of ease or naturalness | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
occasional | adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular | |
quadruple | v: to consist of four items or people; to become four times as great or many | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
practitioner | n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher | |
tuberculosis | n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs | |
sanatorium | n: a medical facility or institution for the long-term treatment or care of people with chronic illnesses or diseases, especially tuberculosis | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
suspicion | n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
worsen | v: to become or make something worse | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
hemorrhage | n: profuse bleeding, often caused by a ruptured vessel | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
hoarse | adj: having a rough or harsh-sounding voice, often due to illness, strain, or overuse of the vocal cords | |
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 | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
slight | adj: very small in degree or amount | |
toolbox | n: a container or storage unit for tools, typically characterized by a handle and one or more compartments for organizing and storing various tools and equipment | |
antibiotic | n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity |