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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pediatrics | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children | |
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 | |
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 | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
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 | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
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 | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
malignant | adj: having an evil or harmful nature or effect; cancerous, tending to invade or spread rapidly | |
leukemia | n: a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, in which abnormal white blood cells are produced and grow uncontrollably | |
lymphoma | n: a type of cancer that affects the body’s lymphatic system, which is responsible for fighting infection and disease | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
fellowship | n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
bob | v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
donor | n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
anesthesia | n: a state of controlled, temporary loss of bodily sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
needle | n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
syringe | n: a device used for injecting or withdrawing fluids from the body, consisting of a tube and a plunger that creates a vacuum or expels the fluid | |
squirt | v: to eject or discharge with force in a fast stream or jet; to spray or sprinkle with a liquid or substance | |
tin | n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes | |
sore | adj: painful or sensitive to the touch; inflamed or irritated; feeling deep distress, grief, or regret | |
rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
minimal | adj: tiny in amount; the least possible | |
invasive | adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
miner | n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth | |
see-through | adj: allowing light to pass through so that objects on the other side can be seen clearly; lacking in substance or depth; transparent or obvious | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
catheter | n: a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to drain fluid, inject medication, or perform a medical procedure | |
loop | n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself | |
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 | |
crunch | n: a loud, crackling noise made by something being crushed or broken; a difficult or critical situation | |
contour | n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
puncture | n: a small hole or wound made by piercing, such as with a needle, nail, or pointed object | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
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 | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
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 | |
embryonic | adj: of or relating to an embryo (= an animal organism in the early stages of growth); in an early stage of development | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
vascular | adj: of or relating to blood vessels, especially the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body | |
orthopedist | n: a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and other problems related to the skeletal system and muscles | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
neurology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
commercialize | v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
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 | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
reunion | n: a social occasion or party for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time; the act of coming together again |