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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pediatrics | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children | |
anesthesiologist | n: a medical doctor who specializes in administering anesthesia to help control pain and monitor the vital signs of patients during procedures and surgeries | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
alto | n: the second-highest vocal range in choral music, typically sung by the second-highest singers in a choir; a type of saxophone | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
inflammation | n: a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes red, painful, hot, and often swollen, especially as a reaction to infection or injury | |
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 | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
persist | v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable | |
stroke | n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc. | |
chronic | adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
aspire | v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great | |
rehearsal | n: a practice session, usually for a performance or presentation, during which people prepare and fine-tune their performance, often with the help of feedback from others; the act of rehearsing | |
outstretch | v: to stretch out one’s body, limbs, or arms to their furthest extent; to extend something so that it exceeds a certain limit or boundary | |
sprain | v: to injure a joint in your body by a sudden wrenching of it | |
wrist | n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint | |
trivial | adj: of little value or importance | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
ace | n: a playing card with a single symbol or mark that is typically the highest in value or rank in a particular card game; a person who is very skilled or successful in a specific activity or field | |
ibuprofen | n: a drug used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
discolor | v: to change color or become discolored, often as a result of exposure to sunlight, chemicals, or the aging process | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
cadaver | n: a dead body, especially one used for scientific study or medical research | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
dystonia | n: a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause twisting, repetitive movements, or abnormal postures | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
fingertip | n: the end or tip of a finger | |
elbow | n: the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm; the bend in a pipe or tube formed at this joint | |
spontaneous | adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen | |
allodynia | n: a condition in which normally non-painful stimuli elicit a painful response; a heightened sensitivity, or an altered perception of pain, resulting in pain caused by stimuli that typically do not cause pain | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
garment | n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt | |
excruciating | adj: extremely painful, intense, or distressing; causing great physical or emotional suffering | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
misinterpret | v: to understand or explain something in the wrong way | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
malevolent | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm or evil to others | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
hardwired | adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics | |
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 | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
thumb | n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
spinal | adj: of or relating to the spine (= the long bone in the body’s back) | |
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 | |
consciously | adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
packet | n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
neurotransmitter | n: a chemical that carries nerve impulses between neurons or between neurons and muscles | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
adjacent | adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something | |
glia | n: a type of brain cell that supports and insulates neurons, provides nutrients to them, and helps to regulate their activity | |
unimportant | adj: not important | |
structural | adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
modulate | v: to change the key, style, loudness, etc., of something in music to create a particular effect; to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of something | |
amplification | n: the process of increasing the volume or intensity of something; the expansion or elaboration of a concept or idea | |
distortion | n: the alteration or misrepresentation of something so that it is no longer true or accurate; the way in which a sound or image is changed or distorted | |
synthesize | v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound | |
protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
loop | n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself | |
rewire | v: to replace or repair the wiring of something, especially an electrical system; to make significant changes in one’s thoughts or behavior patterns | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
flush | v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
morph | v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another | |
stimulus | n: something that causes growth or arouses action | |
crude | adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil | |
painkiller | n: medicine used to relieve physical pain | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
noisy | adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound | |
anesthetic | n: a substance that is administered to a person or an animal to produce a loss of sensation or consciousness so that medical or surgical procedures can be performed without causing pain | |
rigorous | adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
occupation | n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession | |
retrain | v: to teach or learn a new or different set of skills or knowledge, usually to adapt to a new job, situation, or technology | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
intensive | adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time | |
psychotherapy | n: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by talking with a therapist | |
despondent | adj: in low spirits; feeling or showing extreme discouragement or gloom | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
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 | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
pernicious | adj: causing harm or destruction, often in a subtle or gradual way | |
elaborate | adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts | |
wind-up | n: a mechanism or device, often in the form of a toy or clockwork mechanism, that is powered by winding a spring or turning a key; completion or conclusion of something, especially in a final or definitive manner | |
distort | v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness | |
prophetic | adj: containing or given to making predictions; presaging the future; of or relating to a prophet (= an authoritative person who divines the future) | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind |