8 3 noun n noun
• 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 .
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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.
8 3 noun n noun
• a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
Example sentence • She underwent hypnosis to try and quit smoking.
9 3 noun n noun
• a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Example sentence • The doctor gave me a positive prognosis for my recovery.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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 .
9 3 noun n noun
• any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
Example sentence • Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
9 4 noun n noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
10 3 noun n noun
• 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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• 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 .
8 4 noun n noun
• 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.
9 4 noun n noun
• (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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• (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.
10 5 noun n noun
• 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.
9 4 noun n noun
• 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 .
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 .
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
8 3 noun n noun
• abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with aortic stenosis .
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.
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.
12 5 noun n noun
• An incorrect diagnosis.
Example sentence • The doctor's misdiagnosis led to a delayed treatment for the patient.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
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• characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Example sentence • She was gracious enough to invite us to her party.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
Example sentence • She kept her precious family photo album locked safely in a drawer.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
Example sentence • He is a righteous man who always helps the needy.
8 3 noun n noun
• an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with thoracic kyphosis and recommended physical therapy.
8 3 noun n noun
• an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column
Example sentence • Athletes may develop lordosis due to repetitive movements.
7 3 noun n noun
• an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
Example sentence • Athlete's foot is a common mycosis that affects the skin between the toes.
8 3 noun n noun
• unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia
Example sentence • The scuba diver experienced narcosis as he descended into the deep water.
8 3 noun n noun
• an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans
Example sentence • In severe cases of phimosis , a circumcision may be necessary.
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Example sentence • People with trichosis often struggle with managing and grooming their hair due to its fast growth rate.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• shockingly brutal or cruel
Example sentence • The food at the restaurant was atrocious ; I couldn't even finish my meal.
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• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
9 4 noun n noun
• abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Example sentence • Respiratory alkalosis occurs when there is excessive removal of carbon dioxide from the body through hyperventilation.
9 4 noun n noun
• abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
Example sentence • The patient experienced ankylosis in his shoulder joint after a severe injury.
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• a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
Example sentence • Smoking is one of the risk factors for developing atherosclerosis .
14 6 noun n noun
• presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon
Example sentence • Symptoms of diverticulosis may include abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.
10 4 noun n noun
• the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
Example sentence • The patient presented with ecchymosis on his arm after the injury.
9 4 noun n Example sentence • She was embarrassed by her chronic halitosis .
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• excessive and profuse perspiration
Example sentence • My friend suffers from hyperhidrosis and is always sweating even in cool temperatures.
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• hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness
Example sentence • The most common symptom of otosclerosis is progressive hearing loss.
14 5 noun n noun
• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • She sought therapy to help overcome her psychoneurosis .
13 5 noun n noun
• infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus
Example sentence • Pregnant women should be cautious of toxoplasmosis as it can harm the unborn child.
11 4 noun n noun
• infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
Example sentence • Eating undercooked pork can lead to trichinosis infection.
12 5 noun n Example sentence • Some people use autohypnosis to overcome phobias and fears.
14 5 noun n noun
• A lung disease caused by a fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, often asymptomatic otherwise with symptoms similar to those of flu.
Example sentence • The symptoms of histoplasmosis may include fever, cough, and chest pain.
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Example sentence • The most common symptoms of parasitosis include abdominal pain and diarrhea.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She is known for her capricious nature, often changing her mind at the last minute.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• marked by extreme and violent energy
Example sentence • The ferocious lion roared loudly in the safari.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • There was a fracas outside the bar last night.
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