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Word	Meaning	Advanced
screening	n: the process of evaluating or testing individuals or objects to determine their suitability or potential problems; a showing of a film or movie for a select group of viewers before its general release
mammography	n: the process of using X-rays to examine the breast for the early detection of breast cancer
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
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
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
disclosure	n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts
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
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
patent	n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
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
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
recall	v: to remember something
firestorm	n: a large and destructive fire that is fueled by strong winds and thermal updrafts, often resulting in a whirlwind of flames and debris; a situation or event that is marked by intense and widespread emotional or social upheaval or turmoil
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
guideline	n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
Senate	n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
outrage	n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices
eminent	adj: famous, respected, or important, especially in a particular profession; standing above others in quality or position
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
shortage	n: a deficiency or lack of something, typically referring to a situation where there is an insufficient supply or quantity of a resource or product to meet the demand or need
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
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
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
connectivity	n: the state or quality of being connected or interconnected; the ability of devices, systems, or networks to communicate with and exchange information with each other
epithelial	adj: relating to the layer of cells that covers the majority of the body’s surfaces
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
primarily	adv: mainly
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
menopause	n: the natural cessation of menstruation and fertility in women, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55
classify	v: to categorize or group something according to a system or set of criteria; to assign something to a particular class or category based on its characteristics or properties
fatty	adj: containing a lot of fat
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
glandular	adj: relating to or involving glands, which are small organs that secrete substances essential for bodily functions
heterogeneous	adj: diverse in character or content; composed of parts of different kinds; not uniform
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
X-ray	n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
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
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
taxpayer	n: a person who pays taxes to the government
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
ultrasound	n: higher frequency sound than humans can hear
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
biopsy	n: the process of removing and examining tissue from the body of the sick person to determine the existence or cause of a disease
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
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
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
orchestrate	v: to plan, coordinate, or arrange something, especially skillfully or cleverly; (noun) the act of organizing or directing the elements of a composition, especially in music
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
serendipity	n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
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
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
cardiac	adj: of or relating to the heart or heart disease
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
gamma	n: the third letter of the Greek alphabet; a type of radiation having the shortest wavelength and highest energy of electromagnetic waves
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
bulky	adj: taking up much space or being difficult to move because of its size or weight; large and unwieldy
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
scintillate	v: to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light; to be animated, brilliant, or lively in conversation or performance
crystal	n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
semiconductor	n: a material or substance that can conduct electricity under certain conditions but not others, often used in electronic devices
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
cube	n: a three-dimensional shape with six square faces that are all equal in size; (of mathematics) the result of multiplying the number by itself three times
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
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
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
biomedical	adj: relating to the application of the natural sciences, especially biology, and physiology, to clinical medicine and healthcare
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
entrenched	adj: established firmly and securely
duct	n: a tube, pipe, or channel for conveying air, water, or other substances
dose	n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation
skepticism	n: an attitude of doubting or questioning that claims or statements are true or valuable or that something will happen; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
understatement	n: an expression that describes something as less important or serious than it really is
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
modification	n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
detection	n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something
injection	n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe
tracer	n: a substance or device that makes something visible or distinguishable by leaving a visible mark or path behind it; a person or thing that traces, tracks, or follows; (of graphics) a tool or technique used to produce a precise outline of an image
proliferate	v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
impervious	adj: unable to be affected by something; not allowing something to pass through, especially fluid; unresponsive or indifferent to criticism or persuasion
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
compression	n: the act or process of pressing or squeezing something together, often using force or pressure; (of physics) the reduction of volume or increase in pressure of a gas or fluid
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
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
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
elated	adj: extremely happy, joyful, or excited, often as a result of success or achievement
investigator	n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
uptake	n: the rate or amount of something that is taken in or used by a particular system or organism; the process of taking food into the body through the mouth by eating
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
secretary	n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
worrisome	adj: causing worry, trouble, or anxiety; indicating the possible presence of danger, difficulty, or harm
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
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
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
specialty	n: an area or field in which a person or thing excels or specializes; a particular branch of study, occupation, or expertise; a special or unique skill or talent
differentiate	v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
manuscript	n: the original copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it is printed
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
rejection	n: the act of refusing to accept, use, or consider someone or something; in medicine, an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are recognized as foreign
reconsider	v: to think about a decision or opinion again to
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
notify	v: to inform, alert, or give notice to someone about something, often formally or in writing
stun	v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
menstrual	adj: of or relating to the time when a woman menstruates (= to discharge the blood from the uterus) each month
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
banner	n: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page
ardent	adj: having or showing a strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
limitation	n: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something
individualize	v: to make something personal or more personal to suit the needs of a particular person, place, etc.
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
prophylactic	adj: capable of preventing disease or intended to prevent disease
mastectomy	n: a surgical operation to remove all or part of a breast, most often as a treatment for breast cancer or other malignant tumors
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter