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steroid | n: any of several organic compounds that are produced in the body and have important physiological effects and affect the development and growth of sex organs | |
infamous | adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked | |
inhale | v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke | |
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 | |
ivy | n: an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant that often grows up trees or buildings | |
eczema | n: a skin condition marked by itchy, red, hot, and scaly patches, often caused by allergies, irritants, or stress | |
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 | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
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 | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
atom | n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus | |
arrange | v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something | |
hexagon | n: a six-sided polygon with six angles and six sides of equal length | |
pentagon | n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
arrangement | n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
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 | |
fatty | adj: containing a lot of fat | |
cholesterol | n: a type of fat that is found in the blood and cells of the body and that is important for many bodily functions but can also contribute to heart disease and stroke when levels are too high | |
membrane | n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
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 | |
synthesis | n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
medication | n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease | |
cortisol | n: a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is involved in regulating the body’s metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure | |
stressor | n: something that causes stress or emotional tension | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
hypothalamus | n: a basal part of the brain that autonomically controls body temperature, hunger, and the release of hormones | |
pituitary | n: a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that influences the growth and sexual development of the body by producing hormones | |
gland | n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | |
adrenal | adj: relating to two glands situated above the kidneys, called the adrenal gland | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
spur | n: a thing that encourages someone to do something; any sharply pointed projection; (verb) to incite or stimulate someone or something | |
glucose | n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
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 | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
digestion | n: the process of breaking down food in the body into smaller, more usable components, typically involving enzymes and other bodily processes; the process of assimilating, understanding, or absorbing information or ideas | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
undesirable | adj: not wanted or looked upon favorably; unwanted or unpleasant in nature, character, or appearance | |
insomnia | n: the condition of being unable to sleep, usually a chronic one | |
mood | n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
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 | |
suppress | v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
regenerate | v: to improve or renew an area, institution, system, etc., especially by making it more active or successful | |
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 | |
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 | |
corticosteroid | n: a synthetic steroid hormone that is commonly used to reduce inflammation and treat a variety of medical conditions, including asthma, allergies, and arthritis | |
allergic | adj: having or caused by an allergy | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
rash | n: any red spot of the skin, caused by a disease or reaction to something; (adjective) marked by defiance and not caring about risk or consequences | |
asthma | n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
hyperactive | adj: excessively or abnormally active, restless, or easily excitable, particularly about children or animals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
alarm | n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger | |
inflame | v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
chronic | adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual | |
autoimmune | adj: relating to a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue, mistaking it for harmful foreign substances | |
lupus | n: an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and internal organs, and is characterized by inflammation and tissue damage | |
bowel | n: the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine, especially the lower intestine | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
analogous | adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
renegade | n: a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, religious group, or set of principles | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
physiological | adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body | |
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 | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
flare | v: to burn brightly with a sudden, intense burst of flame or light; (noun) a sudden and brief burst of bright flame or light; a sudden and intense burst of radiation from the Sun’s surface | |
welt | n: a raised ridge or bump on the surface of a material, such as fabric, leather, or skin; a strip of fabric or material used to reinforce or finish the edges of garments, cushions, or furniture; (verb) to strike or hit something or someone forcefully | |
irritable | adj: easily or frequently agitated, annoyed, or angered; prone to becoming tense or angry in response to minor stimuli or events | |
syndrome | n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder | |
unrelated | adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. |