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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
pharmacy	n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
down-hearted	adj: feeling disheartened, discouraged, or dejected; having a low or depressed spirit or mood
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
upstate	adj: relating to or located in the region that is located in the northern part of a state or country, particularly in the United States
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
myelogenous	adj: originating from or relating to the bone marrow or spinal cord, specifically referring to the production or development of bone marrow cells
leukemia	n: a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, in which abnormal white blood cells are produced and grow uncontrollably
remission	n: a period of time when a disease or condition is no longer present or active; a lessening or reduction of symptoms or intensity; forgiveness or pardon for sins or debts
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
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
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
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
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
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
state-of-the-art	adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
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
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
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
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
catching	adj: attracting attention or interest; likely to be noticed or remembered; appealing or compelling
allude	v: to suggest or make reference to something indirectly
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
spit	v: to eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
childbearing	n: the act of giving birth to or bearing a child (or children), often in the context of medical or demographic research or public policy
progeny	n: the descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
heterogeneous	adj: diverse in character or content; composed of parts of different kinds; not uniform
substrate	n: a substance or layer from which an organism grows and lives and by which an organism is supported; a substance on which an enzyme or ferment act
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
clone	n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation
defect	n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
adjective	n: a word that describes a noun or pronoun
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
bloated	adj: having an abnormally swollen or enlarged appearance, often due to an accumulation of fluid or excessive consumption of food or drink
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
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
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
atlas	n: a book of maps or charts; a figure in Greek mythology who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders
lexicon	n: all the words and phrases of a particular language or branch of knowledge, such as nautical or medical
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
archaic	adj: old and no longer used or applicable; of or seeming to belong to an ancient period in history
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
lesion	n: a damaged or abnormal area of tissue in the body, usually caused by injury or disease
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
organism	n: a tiny living thing
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
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
severity	n: the quality or condition of being severe, strict, or harsh
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
proteome	n: the entire complement of proteins that can be expressed by a genome, cell, tissue, or organism, including all of its functional forms and modifications
classify	v: to categorize or group something according to a system or set of criteria; to assign something to a particular class or category based on its characteristics or properties
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
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
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
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
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
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
hiss	v: to make a sound similar to a sharp exhalation or steam escaping under pressure, often expressing disapproval, anger, or fear; to produce a sound that is shrill and prolonged, often resembling the hissing of a snake; (noun) a sound or noise made by a person or animal, characterized by a sharp, prolonged “s” sound
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
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
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
staggering	adj: so shocking as to stun or overwhelm
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, 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
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
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.
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
improve	v: to make or become better
emergent	adj: starting to exist or view, or to become known
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
menopause	n: the natural cessation of menstruation and fertility in women, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
placebo	n: harmless substance, especially given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
osteoporosis	n: a medical condition characterized by a loss of bone density or mass, resulting in fragile and porous bones that are at increased risk for fractures
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
occurrence	n: an event, incident, or happening; something that happens or takes place
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
dose	n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
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
shrinkage	n: the process of becoming smaller or less in size or quantity; the amount by which something has shrunk, contracted, or diminished
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
recur	v: to happen repeatedly or occur again from time to time; to come back or return to one’s mind or awareness
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
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
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
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
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
obese	adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
markedly	adv: significantly or noticeably; in a way that stands out or is distinct; with clear or evident change or difference
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
semiconductor	n: a material or substance that can conduct electricity under certain conditions but not others, often used in electronic devices
magnet	n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
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
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
neutron	n: a subatomic particle with no electric charge that is present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
recurrent	adj: occurring again, repeatedly, or frequently; returning
cross-section	n: a two-dimensional representation of a slice or portion of a three-dimensional object or structure, showing the internal arrangement and relationship of its parts; a sample or subset of a larger population or entity that allows insight into its characteristics or behavior
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
untreated	adj: not given medical care or treatment; not subjected to chemical or physical treatment
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
predominate	v: to be the most powerful, important, or frequent; to be more common or prevalent than others
acne	n: a skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes on the face, chest, and back
pivotal	adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
respondent	n: a person who answers questions in a survey or research study, or someone who responds to a complaint or accusation
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
oncology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of tumors, especially malignancies
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
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
byte	n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
implore	v: to beg earnestly or desperately; to plead urgently for assistance or mercy
grove	n: a small group of trees growing closely together
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
broad	adj: very wide; general
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed