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Word	Meaning	Advanced
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
axon	n: a long and slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that sends out signals away from the nerve cell
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
contraction	n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
clump	n: a small group of bushes, trees, flowers, people, etc.
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
organoid	n: a laboratory-grown miniature version of a human organ, usually derived from stem cells, that can be used for studying development, diseases, and treatments
assembloid	n: a hypothetical construct that describes a complex organization of different types of cells or tissues, such as a network of neurons or a cluster of organs, that work together in a coordinated way
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
uniquely	adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
unconventional	adj: not following traditional or commonly accepted beliefs, practices, or customs; not conforming to established norms or standards
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
autism	n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
paraphrase	v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
mumbo	n: a meaningless word or phrase used to distract, deceive or confuse someone; a type of African ceremonial mask
jumbo	n: an extremely large or heavy object; an African elephant that was exhibited in a circus in the late 19th century and early 20th century and became widely known as “Jumbo”
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
coax	v: to persuade, encourage, or gently urge someone to do something; to manipulate or persuade something to work or function properly
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
reprogram	v: to modify or recreate a program
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
cellular	adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires
alchemy	n: a medieval chemical philosophy and speculative theory that aimed to transform base metals into gold or produce a universal elixir that could cure all diseases and grant immortality; a process of transformation or creation that appears magical or mysterious
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
dissociation	n: the separation of ideas, emotions, or memories from a person’s consciousness; a process by which molecules or compounds separate into smaller units or individual atoms
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
cerebral	adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
sparkle	v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
premature	adj: occurring or done too early; happening before the appropriate time; born before the end of a full-term pregnancy
incubator	n: an apparatus in which conditions are controlled for hatching eggs, growing cells, or keeping people or animals warm; a place, especially with support staff and equipment, offered at a low cost to new small businesses
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
postnatal	adj: referring to the period following the birth of a child or to any event or process occurring during that period
uterus	n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
underlie	v: to be the support, basis, hidden cause of something; to be located under or below
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
decelerate	v: to slow down or reduce the speed of something; to decrease in speed
rejuvenate	v: to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
pioneering	adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
replica	n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art
minibrain	n: a cluster of cells that can be grown in a laboratory and that mimics certain features of the brain often used as a model for studying essential brain function or for drug development
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
sensory	adj: of or relating to the physical senses
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
fused	adj: joined together or combined into one; blended or integrated in a way that creates a new entity
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
psychiatric	adj: of or relating to the treatment or study of mental illness or disorders
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
avatar	n: (the concept in Hinduism) a god appearing in human or superhuman or animal form; a graphical representation of a user or the user’s character or persona in online games, chat rooms, etc.
dissect	v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
epilepsy	n: a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures or convulsions, which can manifest in a variety of ways and be caused by various factors
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
defect	n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone
therapeutic	adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
revolutionize	v: to bring about a complete or radical change in something, often through the introduction of new methods or ideas
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
fuse	n: a small part in an electrical device or machinery that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded; (verb) to become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
stimulus	n: something that causes growth or arouses action
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
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
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
neuropsychiatric	adj: relating to mental disorders that have a neurological or physiological basis or to the study of the interplay between neurological and psychiatric phenomena
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
statistician	n: a person who studies or is an expert in statistics
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again