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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
Example sentence • Severe cases of tuberculosis can lead to recurrent episodes of hemoptysis .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
Example sentence • The symphysis between the two bones allows for limited movement.
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 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.
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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• (psychoanalysis) relationship marked by strong dependence on others; especially a libidinal attachment to e.g. a parental figure
Example sentence • The concept of anaclisis was developed by Sigmund Freud.
8 4 noun
n
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with anuresis and required immediate medical attention.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• any of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America
Example sentence • I planted some coreopsis in my garden to add color to the flower bed.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a diacritical mark (two dots) placed over a vowel to indicate that it does not form a diphthong with an adjacent vowel
Example sentence • In Spanish, the dieresis is used to indicate that two adjacent vowels are pronounced separately.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
Example sentence • The ecesis of the invasive species has negatively impacted the native ecosystem.
7 3 noun
n
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10 4 noun
n
noun
• Any chemical reaction in which a compound is decomposed after absorbing a photon
Example sentence • The photolysis of water is a vital step in photosynthesis.
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.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
Example sentence • The doctor recommended amniocentesis to determine if there were any chromosomal abnormalities.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance
Example sentence • A person experiencing anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• 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 .
15 6 noun
n
noun
• the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode
Example sentence • The gel used in gel electrophoresis is made of agarose or polyacrylamide.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
Example sentence • The exact cause of endometriosis is still unknown.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function
Example sentence • The linguist studied the lexis of the ancient language.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body
Example sentence • The doctor discovered a metastasis in the patient's lungs.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
Example sentence • The pertussis vaccine is recommended for young children.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
Example sentence • Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through the process of photosynthesis .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• translating an idea into action
Example sentence • The curriculum emphasized the importance of praxis in developing critical thinking skills.
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