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attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
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 | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
mitochondria | n: (singular: mitochondrion) an organelle (= a specialized part of a cell) found in large numbers in most cells that produce energy for the cell by breaking down food | |
haplotype | n: a specific combination of genetic variations or alleles that are inherited together on the same chromosome from a single parent, which is used to analyze genetic patterns and understand the inheritance of specific traits or diseases | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
genealogy | n: the study of family history and the tracing of lineages | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
disciplinary | adj: of or relating to the punishment of people who break the rules; of or relating to a specific field of academic study | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
bioinformatics | n: the interdisciplinary field that combines biology and computer science to analyze, interpret, and manage biological information and data, particularly in the realm of genetics, genomics, and other related areas | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
lily | n: a flowering plant with large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
physician | n: a medical doctor who practices medicine | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
adoption | n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
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 | |
incentivize | v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
singularity | n: (of black holes) a point or region in space-time where the gravitational field is infinite, and matter and energy are infinitely dense; the state, fact, quality, or condition of being one of a kind | |
silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
talented | adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
nanoscale | adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale | |
unmet | adj: describing a need, goal, or expectation that has not been satisfied or fulfilled | |
executive | n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
merge | v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
glucose | n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
surpass | v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something | |
computation | n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator | |
applicable | adj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing | |
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 | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
curator | n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc. | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
reconstruct | v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed | |
reengineer | v: to redesign or restructure something such as a machine, system, organization, etc. | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
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 | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
MRI | n: (abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging) a medical imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body | |
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 | |
medication | n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease | |
meditation | n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state | |
psychoactive | adj: producing an effect on mental processes, such as mood, perception, or behavior; capable of affecting the mind or emotions | |
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 | |
colonoscopy | n: a medical procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera on its end is inserted into the rectum to examine the colon for potential abnormalities or diseases | |
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 | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
augment | v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
lesion | n: a damaged or abnormal area of tissue in the body, usually caused by injury or disease | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
paradigm | n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
biomedical | adj: relating to the application of the natural sciences, especially biology, and physiology, to clinical medicine and healthcare | |
wireless | adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals | |
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 | |
stethoscope | n: a medical instrument consisting of a flexible tube with a chest piece at one end, used by healthcare professionals to listen to internal sounds, particularly heart and lung sounds | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
handheld | adj: designed to be held in one hand; portable, and compact enough to be carried or used on the go | |
ultrasound | n: higher frequency sound than humans can hear | |
supplant | v: to replace or take the place of something or someone, often by force or through strategic maneuvering; to make obsolete or obsolete by introducing a superior or more advanced alternative | |
euro | n: the official currency of most European Union countries | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
advent | n: the arrival or beginning of something; the coming of Jesus Christ at his birth | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
crowdsourcing | n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
jeopardy | n: the state of being in danger or at risk of harm or loss | |
cloud-computing | n: the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or personal computer | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
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 | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
laceration | n: a deep cut or tear in flesh or skin, often caused by a sharp object or a traumatic injury | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
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 | |
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. | |
detection | n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something | |
hematology | n: the branch of medical science deals with the study of blood and its components, including blood diseases and disorders such as anemia, leukemia, and blood clotting disorders. It also encompasses the study of the blood-forming organs such as the bone marrow and lymphatic system | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
suite | n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
cuff | n: a band or strip of material, usually worn around the wrist or ankle, often used to secure or fasten something in place; a blow or hit delivered with an open hand, typically to the head or ear | |
gamut | n: the complete range or scope of something; the entire spectrum or extent of a particular quality, emotion, or situation | |
kludge | n: a piece of hardware, software, or system that is poorly designed or constructed and often involves a makeshift or temporary solution to a problem | |
patch | n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose | |
rhythm | n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing | |
quantify | v: to express or measure something in numerical terms | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
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 | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
diaper | n: a soft, absorbent piece of material worn by babies and young children around their waist and between their legs to catch urine and feces | |
enabling | adj: providing the means, support, or resources necessary for something to happen or be achieved; allowing or encouraging a particular behavior or activity | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
robotic | adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots | |
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 | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
scar | n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed | |
endoscope | n: a medical instrument that consists of a long, flexible tube with a light and a camera on end, used to examine the interior of a body cavity or organ visually | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
gallbladder | n: a small, pear-shaped organ located near the liver that stores and releases bile into the small intestine to aid in digestion | |
mediate | v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict | |
paraplegia | n: a form of paralysis that affects all or part of the lower body, typically caused by injury to the spinal cord or nervous system | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
quadriplegia | n: paralysis of all four limbs and the torso, usually resulting from injury to the spinal cord in the neck region | |
cursor | n: a visual representation on a computer screen that is controlled by a mouse or other pointing device and is used to indicate where the next action or input will occur, typically in the form of an arrow or other icon | |
wheelchair | n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
bionic | adj: relating to or using technology or devices that enhance or replace biological functions, typically in a way that mimics or improves upon the original | |
limb | n: an arm and leg of a person or animal | |
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 | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
dexterity | n: skill and speed in performing physical tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness in dealing with situations or problems | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
strap | n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport | |
exoskeleton | n: a hard, external protective covering or framework that supports and gives shape to the body of an invertebrate animal, such as an insect or crab | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
prosthetic | adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant | |
obesity | n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
voyage | n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space | |
swallow | v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations | |
tract | n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
autonomous | adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs | |
invasive | adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
cardiac | adj: of or relating to the heart or heart disease | |
pacemaker | n: a small electronic device that is implanted in the chest to regulate the heartbeat of people with certain heart conditions; a person or thing that sets the pace or rhythm for others | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
cardiologist | n: a medical doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of the heart and the circulatory system | |
telemetry | n: the process of collecting and transmitting data from remote or inaccessible sources using wireless or other communication means, usually for monitoring or control purposes | |
remotely | adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
penny | n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent | |
artificial | adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something | |
retina | n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
eyeball | n: the round part of the eye of a vertebrate that is usually inside the head and, therefore, cannot be seen | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
assist | v: to help someone in doing anything | |
Bluetooth | n: a short-range wireless communication technology that allows electronic devices to connect and exchange data wirelessly over short distances, commonly used for connecting devices such as smartphones, headphones, and speakers | |
beam | n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
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 | |
imagery | n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events | |
microscopic | adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy | |
lumber | n: wood that has been sawn or cut into planks, boards, or other structural shapes for use in construction; the act of moving heavily or clumsily | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
quake | v: to shake or vibrate violently and for a short time | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
underserved | adj: inadequately or insufficiently provided with help, products, or services | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
clot | n: a thick mass or lump of coagulated liquid, especially blood; a group of people or things that form an obstructive, unsympathetic, or resistant force | |
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. | |
disk | n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music | |
blockbuster | n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
macula | n: a small, oval-shaped area near the center of the retina of the eye, responsible for providing high-resolution vision | |
degenerate | v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to become worse in health or physical condition | |
upload | v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files | |
decode | v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand | |
dessert | n: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal | |
pharmacogenomics | n: the study of how genes affect an individual’s response to drugs and other treatments, particularly in the context of personalized medicine | |
modulate | v: to change the key, style, loudness, etc., of something in music to create a particular effect; to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of something | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
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 | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
individually | adv: separately or apart from others | |
biomarker | n: a characteristic that is objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
lee | n: the side or part that is sheltered or facing away from the wind or the direction from which the wind is blowing; a position or location protected from the full force or effects of something, particularly the wind | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
hypertension | n: a medical condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries, often leading to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems | |
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 | |
oncology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of tumors, especially malignancies | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
stem | n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
relapse | n: the fact of becoming ill or starting to misbehave again after making an improvement | |
whack | v: to hit someone or something hard or noisily | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
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 | |
embryonic | adj: of or relating to an embryo (= an animal organism in the early stages of growth); in an early stage of development | |
marrow | n: a soft, fatty, vascular substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced; the choicest or most essential part of some idea or experience | |
transplant | v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another | |
spinal | adj: of or relating to the spine (= the long bone in the body’s back) | |
cord | n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
cardiovascular | adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body) | |
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 | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
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. | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
puncture | n: a small hole or wound made by piercing, such as with a needle, nail, or pointed object | |
anesthesia | n: a state of controlled, temporary loss of bodily sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes | |
embryo | n: an animal organism in the early stages of growth, either in its mother’s womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed | |
reprogram | v: to modify or recreate a program | |
pluripotent | adj: describing cells that have the potential to differentiate into any specialized cell in the body, often used in the context of stem cell research and applications | |
utilize | v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way | |
freezer | n: a device that keeps food, beverages, or other perishable items at low temperatures to maintain their freshness or preserve them for later use | |
myocyte | n: a type of muscle cell found in muscle tissue, responsible for contraction and movement | |
neural | adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain | |
cellular | adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires | |
miniature | adj: being on a very small scale | |
decentralize | v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
bow | v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows |