8 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
Example sentence • The data analysis revealed interesting patterns.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • He suffered from partial paralysis of his legs after the accident.
8 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
Example sentence • She decided to undergo psychoanalysis to gain a deeper understanding of her childhood trauma.
10 5 noun
n
noun
• (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
Example sentence • The doctor ordered a urinalysis to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
15 6 noun
n
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Example sentence • The team of aerodynamicists worked together to design a streamlined car.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
Example sentence • He suffers from elephantiasis in his legs.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
4 1 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
noun
• Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
adverb
• To the degree or extent indicated.
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
interjection
• Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
Example sentence • I need to return this borrowed pencil to her.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • Serving a longer sentence for a minor crime is an injustice .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
Example sentence • Many ancient civilizations celebrated the solstices as important astronomical events.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots
Example sentence • The doctor recommended thrombolysis for the patient with a severe clot.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
Example sentence • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
12 5 noun
n
noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
Example sentence • After hours of walking in the desert, we finally reached an oasis .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Example sentence • Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through osmosis .
12 6 noun
n
noun
• abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from osteoporosis and has to be careful not to fall.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Example sentence • The athlete uses a prosthesis to enhance his performance.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• one who loves and defends his or her country
adjective satellite
• devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others
Example sentence • The nationalists gathered at the capital to protest against the new government policies.
13 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• one of four competitors remaining in a tournament by elimination
Example sentence • The semifinalists of the spelling bee competition will compete tomorrow.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an expert in soil management and field-crop production
Example sentence • Many agronomists work in research laboratories to develop new farming techniques.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an expert in the science of economics
Example sentence • Many economists argue that free trade benefits nations in the long run.
12 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
Example sentence • I'm going to the salon for electrolysis to remove my unwanted hair.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside
Example sentence • Cell lysis is a process in which the cell membrane ruptures, releasing its contents.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having no living or known mother
Example sentence • She was left motherless at a very young age.
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