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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 | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
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 | |
radiation | n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health | |
chemotherapy | n: the treatment of disease, particularly cancer, using special drugs that have a toxic effect on cancer cells; frequently used in conjunction with other therapies such as surgery and radiation | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
therapeutic | adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
trade-off | n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise | |
jay | n: a type of bird that belongs to the crow family and is known for its brightly colored feathers and loud, raucous call | |
inviting | adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
emeritus | adj: describing a person who has retired from a position or role but retains their former title or rank as an honorary status | |
intensify | v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength | |
misconception | n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
ion | n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons | |
X-ray | n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed | |
proton | n: a very small particle with a positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron that forms part of the nucleus of all atoms | |
beam | n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source | |
bombard | v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage | |
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 | |
magnetism | n: the force that causes attraction or repulsion between magnetic substances; a charismatic or attractive quality that attracts people or causes them to be drawn to someone or something | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
visualize | v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible | |
gravity | n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
astronaut | n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
shuttle | n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads | |
gravitational | adj: relating to or caused by gravity (= the force that attracts objects towards one another) | |
align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
controllable | adj: able to be controlled or directed | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
chromosome | n: a long and string-like DNA molecule containing the part or all of the genetic material of an organism that controls what an animal or plant is like | |
nucleus | n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom | |
cytoplasm | n: the gel-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the cell’s organelles made up of water, ions, and organic molecules | |
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 | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
import | v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document; | |
disintegrate | v: break or cause to break into small fragments | |
undergo | v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
transducer | n: a device or instrument that converts one type of energy, such as sound, pressure, or temperature, into another type, typically an electrical signal | |
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 | |
mitosis | n: a type of cell division that occurs in eukaryotic organisms, where a single cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell | |
spindle | n: a rotating shaft that serves as axes for larger rotating parts; (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
unhealthy | adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being | |
apoptosis | n: a programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, characterized by a series of biochemical events within a cell leading to its death and removal without causing damage to surrounding cells | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
vitro | n: (used as “in vitro”) a scientific experiment or procedure that takes place outside of a living organism, usually in a test tube or petri dish | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
cervical | adj: relating to the neck or the cervix (= the narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus) | |
stain | v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove | |
efflorescent | adj: relating to the process of flowering or blooming; characterized by the formation of a powdery or crystalline deposit on the surface of a material due to the evaporation of water or other solvents | |
dye | v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
timescale | n: a period or interval of time, particularly one used as a standard for measuring or comparing other periods of time; a reference point or benchmark for the duration or length of a particular event or process | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
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 | |
membrane | n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue | |
hallmark | n: a distinctive characteristic or attribute of a person or thing | |
formation | n: the way something is created naturally or the way it has been arranged | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
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 | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
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 | |
trunk | n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
optimal | adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
recurrent | adj: occurring again, repeatedly, or frequently; returning | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
nausea | n: a feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that is often accompanied by an urge to vomit; a sensation of loathing or disgust | |
diarrhea | n: a common digestive disorder with the frequent passage of loose, watery stools that can be caused by various factors such as infections, food poisoning, and certain medications | |
constipation | n: a condition in which bowel movements occur less frequently or with difficulty, often resulting in hard, dry stools and discomfort or pain during elimination | |
fatigue | n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
approval | n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable | |
oncology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of tumors, especially malignancies | |
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 | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
medal | n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
baseline | n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court | |
quadrant | n: a quarter of a circle or sphere or any of the four parts of an area divided by two intersecting lines or planes | |
vengeance | n: the act of punishing or harming someone in return for something harmful that they have done | |
recurrence | n: the act of happening again or recurring; the return of something, such as a disease or symptom, after a period of abatement or remission | |
electrode | n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region | |
invasive | adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
chemo | n: short for chemotherapy, a treatment for cancer that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells | |
interfere | v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
continuously | adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly | |
continually | adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
asleep | adj: in a state of sleep | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
liver | n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
infusion | n: a liquid, especially one containing medicine that is introduced into the body through a vein, muscle, or joint; the act of adding such liquid | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
synergy | n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements | |
underway | adj: having started and currently in progress | |
optimum | adj: the best or most favorable; the ideal or most advantageous; the point at which something operates at peak performance or efficiency | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
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 | |
hypothesis | n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate | |
pancreas | n: a glandular organ in the digestive system that produces several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help break down food in the small intestine | |
ovary | n: either of the pair of organs in the female reproductive system that produces eggs; (of a plant) the organ that bears the ovules of a flower | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
stride | v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress |