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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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