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Word	Meaning	Advanced
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
ophthalmology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
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
cornea	n: the transparent layer at the front of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and helps to focus light onto the retina
dunk	v: to immerse or submerge briefly in a liquid, often repeatedly to coat or moisten; to slam or force something down into a container of liquid
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
nitrogen	n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
lathe	n: a machine tool that rotates a workpiece on its axis to perform various operations, such as cutting, drilling, or sanding
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
thaw	v: to become less rigid or hostile; to melt, soften, or become more friendly
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
keratomileusis	n: a type of eye surgery used to correct errors of refraction in the eye, such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, which involves reshaping the cornea (= the clear front part of the eye) to improve how light is focused onto the retina
carving	n: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design
grisly	adj: causing horror or disgust because of being connected with death or injury or having a raw or savage quality
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
refract	v: to bend or alter the direction of light, sound, or particles as they pass through different substances or mediums; to cause something to appear distorted or altered
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
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
retina	n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball
impair	v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse
myopic	adj: near-sighted; lacking foresight or ability to plan; narrow-minded or lacking in perspective
short-sighted	adj: lacking foresight or consideration for future consequences; not planning or preparing adequately for something that will happen in the future
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
hyperopia	n: (also known as “farsightedness”) a vision condition in which distant objects appear clearer than nearby objects
far-sighted	adj: having a long-range or shrewd foresight, often used to describe a person who can plan or anticipate events and outcomes over a long period of time; able to see distant objects clearly, but not focusing well on close objects
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
astigmatism	n: a condition in which the lens of the eye or the cornea is not perfectly curved, causing blurred or distorted vision
curvature	n: the degree to which a line or surface deviates from being straight or flat; a measure of the amount of bending of a curve
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
presbyopia	n: a visual impairment that occurs with age, in which the lens of the eye loses elasticity and the ability to focus on close objects; farsightedness caused by reduced accommodation power of the eye due to the aging process
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
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
compensate	v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value
focal	adj: relating to an important or central point or area; sharp or precise in focus or detail
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
sculpt	v: to create a work of art by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
excimer	n: a type of molecule that is formed through the combination of an excited atom or molecule with a ground-state atom or molecule, often used in medical and scientific applications, such as lasers and fluorescent dyes
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
etch	v: to carve, cut, or engrave (a design or text) into a hard surface; to corrode, erode or eat away at a metal surface using acid or another chemical substance to create a design or pattern
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
incision	n: a sharp cut made in something with a sharp tool, especially during a medical procedure
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
overheat	v: to become too hot, or to cause something to become too hot
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
femtosecond	n: a unit of time that is equal to one quadrillionth of a second (10^-15 seconds), and femtosecond lasers are used in surgery and other medical applications
plasma	n: (biology) the yellow-colored liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended; (physics) one of the four fundamental states of matter consisting of positive ions and free electrons
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
flap	n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
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
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
eyeball	n: the round part of the eye of a vertebrate that is usually inside the head and, therefore, cannot be seen
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
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
disposable	adj: designed to be used once and then thrown away
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way