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screening | n: the process of evaluating or testing individuals or objects to determine their suitability or potential problems; a showing of a film or movie for a select group of viewers before its general release | |
mammography | n: the process of using X-rays to examine the breast for the early detection of breast cancer | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
rhetoric | n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
radiology | n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
disclosure | n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts | |
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 | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
passionate | adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
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 | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
lump | n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
ache | v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
benign | adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
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 | |
studied | adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned | |
literature | n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
chant | n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
firestorm | n: a large and destructive fire that is fueled by strong winds and thermal updrafts, often resulting in a whirlwind of flames and debris; a situation or event that is marked by intense and widespread emotional or social upheaval or turmoil | |
erupt | v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
guideline | n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
Senate | n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
coverage | n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides | |
outrage | n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices | |
eminent | adj: famous, respected, or important, especially in a particular profession; standing above others in quality or position | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
self-interest | n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
shortage | n: a deficiency or lack of something, typically referring to a situation where there is an insufficient supply or quantity of a resource or product to meet the demand or need | |
qualified | adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
sue | v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
density | n: the quality of compactness of a substance | |
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 | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
connectivity | n: the state or quality of being connected or interconnected; the ability of devices, systems, or networks to communicate with and exchange information with each other | |
epithelial | adj: relating to the layer of cells that covers the majority of the body’s surfaces | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
proportion | n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
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 | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
menopause | n: the natural cessation of menstruation and fertility in women, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55 | |
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 | |
fatty | adj: containing a lot of fat | |
scatter | v: to cause to separate and go in different directions | |
glandular | adj: relating to or involving glands, which are small organs that secrete substances essential for bodily functions | |
heterogeneous | adj: diverse in character or content; composed of parts of different kinds; not uniform | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
X-ray | n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed | |
distinguish | v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
obscure | adj: not well known to many people | |
physician | n: a medical doctor who practices medicine | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
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 | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
taxpayer | n: a person who pays taxes to the government | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
ultrasound | n: higher frequency sound than humans can hear | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
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 | |
unnecessary | adj: not needed or required; not essential or important | |
exquisite | adj: extremely beautiful and delicate | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
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 | |
ubiquitous | adj: being or existing everywhere at once | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
grocery | n: a shop that sells food and other household items | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
rarely | adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
genius | n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | |
orchestrate | v: to plan, coordinate, or arrange something, especially skillfully or cleverly; (noun) the act of organizing or directing the elements of a composition, especially in music | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
license | n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service | |
serendipity | n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery | |
collision | n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
cardiac | adj: of or relating to the heart or heart disease | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
gamma | n: the third letter of the Greek alphabet; a type of radiation having the shortest wavelength and highest energy of electromagnetic waves | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
bulky | adj: taking up much space or being difficult to move because of its size or weight; large and unwieldy | |
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 | |
scintillate | v: to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light; to be animated, brilliant, or lively in conversation or performance | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
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 | |
ray | n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
centimeter | n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter | |
excess | n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable | |
layer | n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas | |
semiconductor | n: a material or substance that can conduct electricity under certain conditions but not others, often used in electronic devices | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
cube | n: a three-dimensional shape with six square faces that are all equal in size; (of mathematics) the result of multiplying the number by itself three times | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
outline | v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
biomedical | adj: relating to the application of the natural sciences, especially biology, and physiology, to clinical medicine and healthcare | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
entrenched | adj: established firmly and securely | |
duct | n: a tube, pipe, or channel for conveying air, water, or other substances | |
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 | |
skepticism | n: an attitude of doubting or questioning that claims or statements are true or valuable or that something will happen; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge | |
understatement | n: an expression that describes something as less important or serious than it really is | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
increment | n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important | |
modification | n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
detection | n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something | |
injection | n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe | |
tracer | n: a substance or device that makes something visible or distinguishable by leaving a visible mark or path behind it; a person or thing that traces, tracks, or follows; (of graphics) a tool or technique used to produce a precise outline of an image | |
proliferate | v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
impervious | adj: unable to be affected by something; not allowing something to pass through, especially fluid; unresponsive or indifferent to criticism or persuasion | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
federal | adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
compression | n: the act or process of pressing or squeezing something together, often using force or pressure; (of physics) the reduction of volume or increase in pressure of a gas or fluid | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
faint | adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak | |
blur | n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
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 | |
opt | v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
discrete | adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
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 | |
elated | adj: extremely happy, joyful, or excited, often as a result of success or achievement | |
investigator | n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
uptake | n: the rate or amount of something that is taken in or used by a particular system or organism; the process of taking food into the body through the mouth by eating | |
correlate | v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another | |
secretary | n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization | |
enroll | v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service | |
worrisome | adj: causing worry, trouble, or anxiety; indicating the possible presence of danger, difficulty, or harm | |
correspond | v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages | |
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 | |
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 | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
routinely | adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected | |
specialty | n: an area or field in which a person or thing excels or specializes; a particular branch of study, occupation, or expertise; a special or unique skill or talent | |
differentiate | v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative | |
anatomy | n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
potentially | adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
quo | n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue | |
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 | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
manuscript | n: the original copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it is printed | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
rejection | n: the act of refusing to accept, use, or consider someone or something; in medicine, an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are recognized as foreign | |
reconsider | v: to think about a decision or opinion again to | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
replicate | v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results | |
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 | |
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 | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
adoption | n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
mandate | n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task | |
notify | v: to inform, alert, or give notice to someone about something, often formally or in writing | |
stun | v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
menstrual | adj: of or relating to the time when a woman menstruates (= to discharge the blood from the uterus) each month | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
persistent | adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
banner | n: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page | |
ardent | adj: having or showing a strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
deter | v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
reduction | n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
limitation | n: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something | |
individualize | v: to make something personal or more personal to suit the needs of a particular person, place, etc. | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
blessing | n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune | |
undergo | v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
prophylactic | adj: capable of preventing disease or intended to prevent disease | |
mastectomy | n: a surgical operation to remove all or part of a breast, most often as a treatment for breast cancer or other malignant tumors | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter |