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Word	Meaning	Advanced
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
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
angiogenic	adj: pertaining to or promoting the formation or growth of new blood vessels
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
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
packed	adj: extremely full of people; very crowded
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
capillary	n: a tube of small internal diameter; any of the minute tubes that carry blood
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
detoxification	n: (also detox) the process of removing harmful or toxic substances from the body; the process of eliminating or reducing the harmful effects of something
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
sac	n: a bag or pouch, typically made of fabric or leather, used to hold something valuable or important; a structure resembling a bag in an animal or plant
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
corkscrew	n: a twisting device used for opening bottles or jars with a cork or other stopper, typically consisting of a spiral metal rod attached to a handle
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
uterus	n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
placenta	n: a temporary organ that feeds a fetus (= unborn and developing baby) inside its mother’s womb
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
scab	n: a dry, rough crust that forms over a wound or sore during the healing process; a person who continues to work while others are on strike or participate in union-breaking activities
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
inhibitor	n: a substance or agent that slows down or prevents a chemical reaction or biological process from occurring at normal rates, often used in medicine or industrial applications to control or regulate various functions or reactions
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
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
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions
sprout	v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly; (noun) a young shoot or plant that emerges from a seed and starts to grow
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
prune	n: a dried plum that has a black, wrinkled appearance; (verb) to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially to encourage growth
baseline	n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
defect	n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone
myriad	adj: a very large number
insufficient	adj: not enough for a particular purpose
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.
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
arthritis	n: inflammation of one or more joints of the body, which include pain and stiffness
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
Alzheimer	n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
denominator	n: the number below the line in a fraction
realization	n: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible
conceptualization	n: the process of forming or developing an abstract idea or concept, often through the use of language or other symbolic representations
hallmark	n: a distinctive characteristic or attribute of a person or thing
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
ominous	adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding
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
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
stain	v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
microscopic	adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
cubic	adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit
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
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
autopsy	n: a medical examination performed on a dead body to determine the cause of death or identify any underlying medical conditions or injuries; a postmortem examination or necropsy (in animals)
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
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
virtually	adv: almost completely
thyroid	n: a large gland in the neck that secretes hormones essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
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
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
deadly	adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
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
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
harmful	adj: causing or likely to damage or injury to somebody or something,
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
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
selective	adj: relating to or involving only a small number of a larger group of people or things
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
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.
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
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
glioma	n: a type of tumor that arises from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord, which provide structural support and insulation for neurons
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
halo	n: a circular band of light around the head of a saint or holy person in the art, often representing a spiritual aura; a circular band of light around the sun or moon, especially during an eclipse
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
malignant	adj: having an evil or harmful nature or effect; cancerous, tending to invade or spread rapidly
neurofibroma	n: a benign tumor or growth originating from nerve tissue, typically forming a firm, rounded mass under the skin or deeper within the body, often associated with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis
veterinarian	n: (formal for a vet) a medical professional who specializes in the care and treatment of animals, especially those that are domesticated or kept as pets
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
euthanize	v: to put a sick, injured, or very old animal to death humanely
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
lesion	n: a damaged or abnormal area of tissue in the body, usually caused by injury or disease
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
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
squamous	adj: of or relating to thin, flat cells that form the outermost layer of the skin or line certain body cavities, such as the respiratory or digestive tract; referring to something that is covered with or characterized by scales or has a scalelike appearance
pasty	n: a type of baked pastry that typically consists of a filling of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, enclosed in a pastry shell; (adjective) pale, lacking in color, or dull
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
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
sarcoma	n: a type of cancer that originates from connective tissues such as bones, muscles, blood vessels, or cartilage, which occurs in various parts of the body and are characterized by the abnormal growth of malignant cells
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
oral	adj: spoken, rather than written or sung; relating to the mouth or the act of speaking; transmitted by word of mouth
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
pioneering	adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
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
improve	v: to make or become better
kidney	n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
myeloma	n: a type of cancer that originates in plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell found in bone marrow, characterized by the abnormal growth of these cells and the overproduction of antibodies
colorectal	adj: relating to or affecting both the colon (= a part of the large intestine) and the rectum (= a part of the digestive system), often used to refer to medical conditions of the lower digestive system
gastrointestinal	adj: relating to the stomach and intestines, particularly about the digestive system or related disorders
stroma	n: a supportive or connective tissue framework within an organ or structure, often found in biological systems
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
metastasize	v: (of a cancerous tumor or disease) to spread or grow to other parts of the body from its original location
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
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
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
spice	n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food
cabinet	n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
lace	n: a delicate fabric made of interlacing thread or other material; a cord used to fasten or adorn clothing, often with a pattern of holes or spaces; a decorative netting or interlaced design
beverage	n: a drink of any type
herb	n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes
starburst	n: a decorative design or motif that consists of radiating lines or rays that form a burst or explosion shape; a type of candy that has a chewy, fruit-flavored center surrounded by a hard, fruit-flavored, or sour candy shell
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
dietary	adj: relating to or affecting the way that a person eats or the specific foods that they consume
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
obtainable	adj: capable of being obtained, acquired, or reached; accessible
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
resveratrol	n: a natural compound found in certain plants, particularly grapes and red wine, known for its antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, including its association with cardiovascular health and anti-aging effects
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
strawberry	n: a sweet, juicy fruit with a reddish color, a seeded surface, and a green, leafy top
potent	adj: having great power, influence, or effect; highly effective or influential; having the ability to cause change or produce a particular result
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
potency	n: the strength, power, or intensity of a substance, typically referring to its effectiveness, concentration, or ability to produce a desired effect
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
jasmine	n: a tropical plant of the olive family, cultivated for its fragrant flowers; the flower of this plant, often white or yellow in color, with a sweet scent, often used in perfumes and teas
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
synergy	n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
simulate	v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
steroid	n: any of several organic compounds that are produced in the body and have important physiological effects and affect the development and growth of sex organs
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
head-to-head	adj: of or relating to a direct or confrontational competition or comparison between two people, teams, or entities
soy	n: a legume plant that is widely cultivated for its edible bean, which has many uses, such as for oil, food, and animal feed
parsley	n: a biennial herb with flat or curly green leaves that are commonly used as a garnish or seasoning in cooking often added to dishes for its fresh flavor and decorative purposes
garlic	n: a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb used as a seasoning in cooking
tasty	adj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
lycopene	n: a naturally occurring pigment and antioxidant found predominantly in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, known to have potential health benefits
sauce	n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
dean	n: a person in charge of a college, faculty, or other academic departments, tasked with overseeing its operations, policies, and staff; a senior member of a profession or organization who is highly respected for their knowledge and experience
bloodstream	n: the blood flowing through the body
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
prevention	n: the action, process, or strategy of stopping something undesirable or harmful from happening; the act of preventing, interfering, or hindering unwanted events or outcomes
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
adipose	adj: relating to or composed of fatty tissue; fatty or fat-like in nature
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
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
obese	adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
nonstop	adj: without intermediate stops between source and destination
furry	adj: covered in fur or a furry material; resembling fur
restart	v: to start something again, especially after a pause or interruption
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
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
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
prophylactic	adj: capable of preventing disease or intended to prevent disease
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease