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genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
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 | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
helix | n: a three-dimensional spiral shape or structure, particularly like that of a spring or a DNA molecule | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
biochemical | adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms | |
pixel | n: the smallest unit of an image that can be displayed or manipulated electronically, typically a point of light on a computer screen or in a digital image | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
gigantic | adj: extremely large | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
Jovian | adj: relating to Jupiter or its characteristics | |
placement | n: the act or process of putting something in a particular position or location; a temporary position or job in an organization | |
arch | n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
triple | adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many | |
quadruple | v: to consist of four items or people; to become four times as great or many | |
foresee | v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
estrogen | n: a category of female steroid sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics | |
receptor | n: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
myeloid | adj: relating to or arising from bone marrow; pertaining to certain types of white blood cells, such as granulocytes and monocytes, which are formed in the bone marrow | |
leukemia | n: a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, in which abnormal white blood cells are produced and grow uncontrollably | |
respiratory | adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air | |
bloodletting | n: the act of intentionally cutting a person’s skin or vein to remove blood once thought to cure various illnesses; indiscriminate slaughter | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
postmortem | adj: relating to or occurring after death; a postmortem examination is a medical examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or to study the effects of a disease or medical treatment | |
marrow | n: a soft, fatty, vascular substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced; the choicest or most essential part of some idea or experience | |
delete | v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information | |
deleterious | adj: causing harm, damage, or injury; having a detrimental or destructive effect | |
mutation | n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
twin | n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
cerebral | adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical | |
palsy | n: a condition characterized by the loss or impairment of movement or sensation due to damage or disease affecting the nervous system; paralysis or weakness | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
responsive | adj: quick to respond or react to something | |
dystonia | n: a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause twisting, repetitive movements, or abnormal postures | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
asymptomatic | adj: not experiencing or exhibiting any symptoms of a particular disease or condition, even though the individual may be infected or affected by it | |
signify | v: to indicate, represent, or communicate something, especially an idea or concept, often through a symbol, gesture, or word | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
serotonin | n: a neurotransmitter (= a chemical that carries nerve impulses) involved in, e.g., sleep, emotion, and memory | |
precursor | n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
nick | n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge | |
squirt | v: to eject or discharge with force in a fast stream or jet; to spray or sprinkle with a liquid or substance | |
distend | v: to expand, inflate, or stretch out in all directions, especially as a result of internal pressure or force; to swell or bulge out of shape | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
famine | n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
intestine | n: a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food and eliminating waste products | |
feces | n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
pediatrics | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
genetics | n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms | |
immunology | n: the branch of medical science that deals with the immune system of the body and its functions, including the body’s response to foreign substances such as viruses and bacteria; it also involves the study of immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, and immunotherapies | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
transplant | v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another | |
undertake | v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility | |
grueling | adj: extremely tiring or demanding great effort, especially with long duration or intensity | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
steak | n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish | |
sauce | n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods | |
prospect | n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
wheat | n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc | |
soybean | n: a legume crop widely cultivated for its nutritious seeds, often ground into meal or pressed into oil for food products, with other uses including animal feed, fuel, and industrial applications | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
tolerant | adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference | |
drought | n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
pest | n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome | |
pesticide | n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest | |
genetically | adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity | |
modify | v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
typewriter | n: a mechanical device used for writing, consisting of type keys that, when pressed, imprint ink onto paper or other writing material, mainly used before modern computers, printers, and word processors took over | |
staple | adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used | |
desktop | n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities | |
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 | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
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 | |
bob | v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
Ethernet | n: a standardized system for connecting computers and other devices in a local area network (LAN), which enables the transmission of data over cables using a set of protocols | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
dotcom | n: a company or business that primarily operates on the Internet or has a web-based presence, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the Internet was a new and rapidly growing industry | |
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 | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
compatible | adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
personalize | v: to make something or an experience specific to an individual or group, often through adding personal details or tailoring it to their preferences or needs; to add personal details or information to something | |
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 | |
allele | n: any of the alternative forms of a gene that can occupy a given chromosomal location | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
swab | n: a small piece of soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc., for cleaning a cut or taking a sample from somebody’s body for testing; (verb) apply, usually a liquid, to a surface | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
cardiomyopathy | n: a disease of the heart muscle that often leads to heart failure, irregular heartbeats, and other serious cardiovascular issues | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
competitor | n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business | |
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 | |
cousin | n: the child of your aunt or uncle | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
mutual | adj: common to or shared by two or more parties | |
consent | n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority | |
viola | n: a stringed instrument of the violin family, slightly larger than a violin and tuned a fifth lower | |
clan | n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
wield | v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
urge | v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself |