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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
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 | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
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 | |
spacecraft | n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments | |
stab | v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife | |
crochet | n: a type of needlework or fabric-making that involves creating loops of thread or yarn with a hooked needle; an item or piece of clothing made using this technique | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
in-law | n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law | |
jet | n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
cardiovascular | adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body) | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
unmet | adj: describing a need, goal, or expectation that has not been satisfied or fulfilled | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
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 | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
cigarette | n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking | |
colon | n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system | |
overlap | v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge | |
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 | |
gene | n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein. | |
mutation | n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
hotspot | n: a place or area, typically a location or region, that is known for having an unusually high number of a particular phenomenon, such as disease, activity, or popularity | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
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 | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
locus | n: a central or focal point; a place where something happens or is centered around | |
cholesterol | n: a type of fat that is found in the blood and cells of the body and that is important for many bodily functions but can also contribute to heart disease and stroke when levels are too high | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
melanoma | n: a type of skin cancer that originates in the cells that produce pigment, usually occurring on sun-exposed skin areas | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
cardiac | adj: of or relating to the heart or heart disease | |
genetics | n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
buildup | n: the accumulation or increase of something over time | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
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. | |
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. | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
influx | n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system | |
inflame | v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
abnormal | adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
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 | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
investigator | n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
congest | v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
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 | |
causation | n: the action or relationship between an event or action and its effect or consequence; the explanation for why something happens | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
intentionally | adv: in a planned or intended way | |
vice | n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
ethical | adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
implant | v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
optimal | adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous | |
malignant | adj: having an evil or harmful nature or effect; cancerous, tending to invade or spread rapidly | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
wand | n: a slender rod or stick, especially one used for magic or divination; a rod or staff carried by certain officials as a symbol of authority | |
unbiased | adj: free from prejudice or favoritism; fair and impartial in judgment and decision-making | |
biopsy | n: the process of removing and examining tissue from the body of the sick person to determine the existence or cause of a disease | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
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 | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
hypothesize | v: to form or present a theory or explanation without sufficient evidence; to speculate | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
underway | adj: having started and currently in progress | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
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 | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
syndrome | n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder | |
overactive | adj: excessively active; showing an excess of activity or energy | |
recurrent | adj: occurring again, repeatedly, or frequently; returning | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
rash | n: any red spot of the skin, caused by a disease or reaction to something; (adjective) marked by defiance and not caring about risk or consequences | |
neurocognitive | adj: relating to the cognitive processes that govern learning, memory, perception, and attention and to the changes in these processes associated with neurological disorders | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
triumph | n: a great victory or achievement | |
pinpoint | v: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
cardiologist | n: a medical doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of the heart and the circulatory system | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
placebo | n: harmless substance, especially given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug | |
algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
pivot | n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances | |
macrophage | n: a large white blood cell that helps to engulf and destroy foreign objects or materials in the body, such as bacteria or cancer cells | |
patrol | n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation | |
sentinel | n: a person or thing that stands guard or keeps watch; a soldier or guard who stands watch to provide security | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
bacteria | n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
oncology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of tumors, especially malignancies | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
metastasize | v: (of a cancerous tumor or disease) to spread or grow to other parts of the body from its original location | |
appetite | n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
metastatic | adj: used to describe cancer cells that have spread from the primary site of origin to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system | |
lymphoma | n: a type of cancer that affects the body’s lymphatic system, which is responsible for fighting infection and disease | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
retrospective | adj: looking back on or dealing with past events or situations, particularly those that are considered important or influential; an exhibition or showing of a particular artist’s work, covering an extended period of time | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow | |
carotid | adj: relating to the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the head and face | |
dual | adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
dogma | n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted | |
silo | n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others | |
powerless | adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change |