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Word	Meaning	Advanced
vagina	n: the passage in the body of a woman or female animal that connects her outer sex organs to her uterus
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
microorganism	n: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope
prevalent	adj: existing very commonly in a particular area or in a specific time
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
ph	n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
yeast	n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
outcompete	v: to be more successful in competition than someone or something
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
culprit	n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
thrush	n: a type of fungal infection that can affect the mouth, throat, or genitals, often causing white or gray patches, soreness, or itching
shape-shifter	n: a mythical or fictional being that can change its form or appearance, particularly about animals or supernatural creatures
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
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
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
metamorphose	v: to undergo a dramatic change in form, structure, or substance; to transform or alter in appearance or nature
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
elongate	v: to extend something in length; to lengthen, stretch out, or to make longer
hypha	n: a threadlike structure that is part of the vegetative growth of fungi and certain other microorganisms
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
epithelial	adj: relating to the layer of cells that covers the majority of the body’s surfaces
permeate	v: to spread throughout; to pass through or penetrate every part of something
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
itch	v: to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it
swelling	n: an abnormal local enlargement of a part of your body, mainly because of illness or injury
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
frequent	adj: happening constantly
flush	v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow
whit	n: a very small or insignificant amount or quantity, often used in the phrase “not a whit,” meaning not at all
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
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.
immunity	n: the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease, often due to the presence of antibodies
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
bacterium	n: a very small, single-celled microorganism that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
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
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
microbiome	n: the community of microorganisms (= living things too small to be seen) that can usually be found living together in any given environment or the human body
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
non-breathable	adj: not allowing air or oxygen to pass through; unable to be breathed
garment	n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt
incubate	v: to keep warm and protected, especially to hatch eggs; to develop and nurture
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
mucus	n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc.
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
vulva	n: the outside parts of the female sex organs
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
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
preliminary	adj: serving as a preparation for something more important or extensive; introductory; taking place before the main event or decision
probiotic	n: a substance, typically a live bacterium, that is ingested to provide health benefits, particularly in aiding digestion or strengthening the immune system
brew	v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water
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
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
variant	n: something that is slightly different from others of the same type
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
recurrent	adj: occurring again, repeatedly, or frequently; returning
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
underfunded	adj: having insufficient funds to support or carry out an enterprise
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
umbrella	n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
erectile	adj: characterized by the ability to become physically erect, particularly in sexual function
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
multitude	n: a large number of things or people