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• a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Example sentence • The doctor gave me a positive prognosis for my recovery.
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• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
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• a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
Example sentence • She underwent hypnosis to try and quit smoking.
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• a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
Example sentence • The primary cause of cirrhosis is chronic alcoholism.
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• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • Her constant need for reassurance and fear of abandonment are symptoms of her neurosis .
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• any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and experienced frequent episodes of psychosis .
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• any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
Example sentence • Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
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• 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 .
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• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
Example sentence • The genesis of her career as a singer began in high school.
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• the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel
Example sentence • My grandfather had surgery to remove a blood clot caused by thrombosis .
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• differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
Example sentence • The study of morphogenesis is a key area of research in developmental biology.
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• a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
Example sentence • The main symptom of nephrosis is excessive proteinuria.
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• any of the diagnostic procedures used to determine whether a fetus has a genetic abnormality
Example sentence • Ultrasound is commonly used in prenatal diagnosis to assess fetal development.
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• abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Example sentence • Metabolic acidosis is a condition characterized by excessive acidity in the blood.
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• (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent
Example sentence • The farmers were excited about the potential heterosis in the new hybrid crops.
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• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Example sentence • Cell death due to necrosis is often associated with inflammation.
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• the formation of new blood vessels
Example sentence • The growth of tumors requires angiogenesis to provide them with the necessary blood supply.
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• model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
Example sentence • Her performance in the play was seen as the apotheosis of her acting career.
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• (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)
Example sentence • During meiosis , homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material.
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• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult.
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• the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
Example sentence • Coral and algae have a mutualistic symbiosis .
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• happening or arising without apparent external cause
adjective satellite
• said or done without having been planned or written in advance
Example sentence • Her spontaneous decision to quit her job surprised everyone.
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• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • He suffered from partial paralysis of his legs after the accident.
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• a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
Example sentence • My uncle has been suffering from psoriasis for the past 10 years.
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• the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
Example sentence • The synthesis of two chemicals can produce a new compound.
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• identification of a disease from its symptoms
Example sentence • The medical diagnosis of diabetes requires a blood test.
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• 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.
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• the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
Example sentence • The existence of psychokinesis is debated among scientists.
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• a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma
Example sentence • Primary amyloidosis is the most common type of amyloidosis and often affects the heart, kidneys, liver, and nervous system.
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• a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
Example sentence • The surgeon performed an anastomosis to connect the two blood vessels.
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• infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
Example sentence • Symptoms of brucellosis include fever, fatigue, body aches, and joint pain.
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• a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with cyanosis due to the bluish discoloration of the lips and fingertips.
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• an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever
Example sentence • The main source of leptospirosis is animal urine, particularly that of rats.
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• a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits
Example sentence • The spread of myxomatosis among rabbit populations can be devastating.
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• any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
Example sentence • Severe avitaminosis can lead to various health problems.
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• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
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• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
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• a prediction of the course of a disease
Example sentence • The medical prognosis for the patient is positive, with a high chance of recovery.
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• the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
Example sentence • There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of telekinesis .
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• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Example sentence • The bishop of the diocese presided over the ordination ceremony.
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• lacking protection or support
Example sentence • The defenseless child cried out for help.
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• the diocese of an archbishop
Example sentence • The archdiocese is responsible for overseeing all the parishes in the region.
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• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • I felt nauseous after eating the spoiled food.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The pernicious effects of smoking on your health cannot be ignored.
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• responsive to stimulation
Example sentence • The responsiveness of the device was impressive.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
Example sentence • She is a superstitious person who believes in all kinds of charms and omens.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She is a tenacious advocate for human rights.
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• the property of excessive fatness
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with generalized adiposis .
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• partial or total loss of sight without pathology of the eye; caused by disease of optic nerve or retina or brain
Example sentence • The cause of amaurosis may be a blood clot, a piece of plaque from atherosclerosis, or other debris that briefly blocks the blood supply to the eye.
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