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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
dread | v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen | |
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 | |
angiogenic | adj: pertaining to or promoting the formation or growth of new blood vessels | |
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 | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
packed | adj: extremely full of people; very crowded | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
capillary | n: a tube of small internal diameter; any of the minute tubes that carry blood | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
liver | n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins | |
detoxification | n: (also detox) the process of removing harmful or toxic substances from the body; the process of eliminating or reducing the harmful effects of something | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
sac | n: a bag or pouch, typically made of fabric or leather, used to hold something valuable or important; a structure resembling a bag in an animal or plant | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
corkscrew | n: a twisting device used for opening bottles or jars with a cork or other stopper, typically consisting of a spiral metal rod attached to a handle | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
circulation | n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
womb | n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
uterus | n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
placenta | n: a temporary organ that feeds a fetus (= unborn and developing baby) inside its mother’s womb | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
scab | n: a dry, rough crust that forms over a wound or sore during the healing process; a person who continues to work while others are on strike or participate in union-breaking activities | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
elaborate | adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
stimming | n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation | |
inhibitor | n: a substance or agent that slows down or prevents a chemical reaction or biological process from occurring at normal rates, often used in medicine or industrial applications to control or regulate various functions or reactions | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
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 | |
fertilizer | n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully | |
stimulate | v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions | |
sprout | v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly; (noun) a young shoot or plant that emerges from a seed and starts to grow | |
excess | n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable | |
prune | n: a dried plum that has a black, wrinkled appearance; (verb) to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially to encourage growth | |
baseline | n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
defect | n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone | |
myriad | adj: a very large number | |
insufficient | adj: not enough for a particular purpose | |
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. | |
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 | |
excessive | adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
arthritis | n: inflammation of one or more joints of the body, which include pain and stiffness | |
obesity | n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. | |
Alzheimer | n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults | |
abnormal | adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad | |
denominator | n: the number below the line in a fraction | |
realization | n: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible | |
conceptualization | n: the process of forming or developing an abstract idea or concept, often through the use of language or other symbolic representations | |
hallmark | n: a distinctive characteristic or attribute of a person or thing | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
ominous | adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
stain | v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
supple | adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas | |
microscopic | adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
cubic | adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
autopsy | n: a medical examination performed on a dead body to determine the cause of death or identify any underlying medical conditions or injuries; a postmortem examination or necropsy (in animals) | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
prostate | n: a small gland located near the bladder (= an organ located in the lower abdomen) in males that produces fluid that becomes part of semen | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
thyroid | n: a large gland in the neck that secretes hormones essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
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 | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
harmless | adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm | |
deadly | adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death | |
mutation | n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
metastatic | adj: used to describe cancer cells that have spread from the primary site of origin to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
harmful | adj: causing or likely to damage or injury to somebody or something, | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
chemotherapy | n: the treatment of disease, particularly cancer, using special drugs that have a toxic effect on cancer cells; frequently used in conjunction with other therapies such as surgery and radiation | |
selective | adj: relating to or involving only a small number of a larger group of people or things | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
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. | |
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 | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
glioma | n: a type of tumor that arises from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord, which provide structural support and insulation for neurons | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
halo | n: a circular band of light around the head of a saint or holy person in the art, often representing a spiritual aura; a circular band of light around the sun or moon, especially during an eclipse | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
malignant | adj: having an evil or harmful nature or effect; cancerous, tending to invade or spread rapidly | |
neurofibroma | n: a benign tumor or growth originating from nerve tissue, typically forming a firm, rounded mass under the skin or deeper within the body, often associated with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis | |
veterinarian | n: (formal for a vet) a medical professional who specializes in the care and treatment of animals, especially those that are domesticated or kept as pets | |
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 | |
applied | adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
euthanize | v: to put a sick, injured, or very old animal to death humanely | |
dolphin | n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid | |
lesion | n: a damaged or abnormal area of tissue in the body, usually caused by injury or disease | |
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 | |
invasive | adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop | |
squamous | adj: of or relating to thin, flat cells that form the outermost layer of the skin or line certain body cavities, such as the respiratory or digestive tract; referring to something that is covered with or characterized by scales or has a scalelike appearance | |
pasty | n: a type of baked pastry that typically consists of a filling of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, enclosed in a pastry shell; (adjective) pale, lacking in color, or dull | |
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 | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
sarcoma | n: a type of cancer that originates from connective tissues such as bones, muscles, blood vessels, or cartilage, which occurs in various parts of the body and are characterized by the abnormal growth of malignant cells | |
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 | |
oral | adj: spoken, rather than written or sung; relating to the mouth or the act of speaking; transmitted by word of mouth | |
remission | n: a period of time when a disease or condition is no longer present or active; a lessening or reduction of symptoms or intensity; forgiveness or pardon for sins or debts | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
pioneering | adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
era | n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history | |
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 | |
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 | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
kidney | n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine | |
myeloma | n: a type of cancer that originates in plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell found in bone marrow, characterized by the abnormal growth of these cells and the overproduction of antibodies | |
colorectal | adj: relating to or affecting both the colon (= a part of the large intestine) and the rectum (= a part of the digestive system), often used to refer to medical conditions of the lower digestive system | |
gastrointestinal | adj: relating to the stomach and intestines, particularly about the digestive system or related disorders | |
stroma | n: a supportive or connective tissue framework within an organ or structure, often found in biological systems | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
modest | adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions | |
metastasize | v: (of a cancerous tumor or disease) to spread or grow to other parts of the body from its original location | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
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 | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
intrigue | v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone | |
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 | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something | |
spice | n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food | |
cabinet | n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
lace | n: a delicate fabric made of interlacing thread or other material; a cord used to fasten or adorn clothing, often with a pattern of holes or spaces; a decorative netting or interlaced design | |
beverage | n: a drink of any type | |
herb | n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes | |
starburst | n: a decorative design or motif that consists of radiating lines or rays that form a burst or explosion shape; a type of candy that has a chewy, fruit-flavored center surrounded by a hard, fruit-flavored, or sour candy shell | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
dietary | adj: relating to or affecting the way that a person eats or the specific foods that they consume | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
obtainable | adj: capable of being obtained, acquired, or reached; accessible | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
resveratrol | n: a natural compound found in certain plants, particularly grapes and red wine, known for its antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, including its association with cardiovascular health and anti-aging effects | |
inhibit | v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal | |
strawberry | n: a sweet, juicy fruit with a reddish color, a seeded surface, and a green, leafy top | |
potent | adj: having great power, influence, or effect; highly effective or influential; having the ability to cause change or produce a particular result | |
soybean | n: a legume crop widely cultivated for its nutritious seeds, often ground into meal or pressed into oil for food products, with other uses including animal feed, fuel, and industrial applications | |
potency | n: the strength, power, or intensity of a substance, typically referring to its effectiveness, concentration, or ability to produce a desired effect | |
strain | n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
jasmine | n: a tropical plant of the olive family, cultivated for its fragrant flowers; the flower of this plant, often white or yellow in color, with a sweet scent, often used in perfumes and teas | |
blend | v: to mix or combine two or more substances | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
synergy | n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
simulate | v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
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 | |
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 | |
head-to-head | adj: of or relating to a direct or confrontational competition or comparison between two people, teams, or entities | |
soy | n: a legume plant that is widely cultivated for its edible bean, which has many uses, such as for oil, food, and animal feed | |
parsley | n: a biennial herb with flat or curly green leaves that are commonly used as a garnish or seasoning in cooking often added to dishes for its fresh flavor and decorative purposes | |
garlic | n: a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb used as a seasoning in cooking | |
tasty | adj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
reduction | n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree | |
lycopene | n: a naturally occurring pigment and antioxidant found predominantly in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, known to have potential health benefits | |
sauce | n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13) | |
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 | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
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 | |
bloodstream | n: the blood flowing through the body | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
prevention | n: the action, process, or strategy of stopping something undesirable or harmful from happening; the act of preventing, interfering, or hindering unwanted events or outcomes | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
adipose | adj: relating to or composed of fatty tissue; fatty or fat-like in nature | |
dependent | adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
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 | |
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 | |
obese | adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more | |
nonstop | adj: without intermediate stops between source and destination | |
furry | adj: covered in fur or a furry material; resembling fur | |
restart | v: to start something again, especially after a pause or interruption | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
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 | |
pipeline | n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances | |
theme | n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
prophylactic | adj: capable of preventing disease or intended to prevent disease | |
abundant | adj: present in great quantity | |
epidemiology | n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems | |
credible | adj: capable of being trusted or believed | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
medication | n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease |