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Word	Meaning	Advanced
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
romanticize	v: to make something seem more attractive or appealing than it is, especially by exaggerating or idealizing its qualities; to view or present something in a romantic or sentimental way
solo	adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
earthshaking	adj: causing great shock, surprise, or significant impact; of great importance or magnitude
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
incision	n: a sharp cut made in something with a sharp tool, especially during a medical procedure
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
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
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
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
daylight	n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
skylight	n: a window or opening in a roof or ceiling that allows natural light to enter a room or space from above
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
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
specialized	adj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
fluorescence	n: the property of certain substances to absorb light at one wavelength and emit light at a longer wavelength, often producing a visible glow or color change; the visible light or color change resulting from this process
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
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.
vein	n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation
dissection	n: the act or process of cutting up or dividing something to examine it
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
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
excise	n: a tax or duty that is levied on certain goods, commodities, or activities, often to raise revenue for the government; (verb) to remove or cut out
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
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
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
pathology	n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
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
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
specimen	n: an individual example or sample of something, typically used to represent a larger group or category
residual	adj: relating to or constituting a remainder or leftover portion; remaining after other elements or factors have been removed or taken into account
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
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
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
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
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
sticky	adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
anion	n: a negatively charged ion, meaning it has gained one or more electrons and is attracted to the positive pole in an electric field
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
non-stick	adj: describing a surface that does not allow food or other substances to adhere to it
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
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
scissor	v: (noun, usually “scissors”) a cutting instrument consisting of a pair of metal blades; to cut or clip something with scissors; to move or position two things that cross each other like a pair of scissors
protease	n: an enzyme that breaks down proteins by hydrolyzing the peptide bonds between amino acids, playing a crucial role in digestion and many other physiological processes
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
excrete	v: to discharge waste matter, such as urine or feces, from the body or a cell or gland
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
cleave	v: to split or divide something into two parts, often with force; to adhere or cling to something closely and cohesively
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
fluorescent	adj: emitting or reflecting vibrant and vivid light, especially under ultraviolet light; describing a type of lamp or bulb that produces such light
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
peel	v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables
underneath	adv: under or below something else
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
lymph	n: a colorless fluid containing white blood cells that carry waste matter away from body tissue and help to prevent infections from spreading
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
sentinel	n: a person or thing that stands guard or keeps watch; a soldier or guard who stands watch to provide security
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
melanoma	n: a type of skin cancer that originates in the cells that produce pigment, usually occurring on sun-exposed skin areas
debilitating	adj: weakening or damaging; causing a loss of strength, energy, or success
axilla	n: the technical term for the armpit or the hollow space beneath the junction of the upper arm and the shoulder
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.
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
freeway	n: a major highway designed for high-speed traffic, with no stoplights or grade crossings and having interchanges or access roads to other highways
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
immediately	adv: now or without delay
gadolinium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Gd and atomic number 64, which is a silvery-white rare-earth metal, often used as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to its paramagnetic properties
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
inadvertent	adj: unintentional or accidental; happening without premeditation or planning
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
prostate	n: a small gland located near the bladder (= an organ located in the lower abdomen) in males that produces fluid that becomes part of semen
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
incontinence	n: the involuntary leakage of urine or feces from the body
erectile	adj: characterized by the ability to become physically erect, particularly in sexual function
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
sparing	adj: characterized by using or giving very little of something; frugal or economical in the use of resources or materials
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
anatomical	adj: of or relating to the structure of the body and its parts
vascular	adj: of or relating to blood vessels, especially the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
complication	n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused
teamwork	n: the combined action of a group of people working together towards a common goal
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
sciatic	adj: relating to or affecting the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the human body and runs from the lower back down to each leg
portion	n: one component of a larger entity
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
dissect	v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail
arbor	n: a shady place or a shelter formed by trees, vines, or climbing plants; a lattice framework or trellis that supports climbing plants; a seating area or shelter made of woven branches or vines; (of medicine, also “arbor vitae”) the white matter of the cerebellum in the brain
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
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
probe	n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something
stain	v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
biotechnology	n: the application of technological processes and methods to biological systems to develop new products or techniques, such as genetically modified organisms or biopharmaceuticals
commentary	n: an expression or explanation of opinions or observations on a particular subject, event, or situation; detailed analysis or explanation provided in writing or orally
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
eventual	adj: expected to happen at a later time; likely to occur in the future
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
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
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
sprint	v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
acceptance	n: the act of agreeing or approving, or the state of being agreed or approved