the structure of a living thing
In biology class, we have been studying the anatomy of a leaf.
anesthetics
An agent that causes loss of sensation with or without the loss of consciousness
Due to her extreme fear of dentists, the doctor gave her an anesthetics before he cleaned her teeth.
antiseptics
a chemical used for preventing infection in an injury antiseptics are used to clean the area before blood is withdrawn.
chemotherapy
the treatment of diseases using chemicals chemotherapy is effective in treating cancer.
contracting
to catch, or become ill with, a disease
Keeping physically fit and eating well prevented the surgeon from contracting the flu.
corpses
a dead body, usually of a person
There was no identifying mark on the corpse.
diagnoses
to identify a disease
The diagnoses of her condition was not favorable; she had cancer.
disinfecting
to destroy the harmful bacteria and viruses
Periodically disinfecting the home is crucial for families with small children.
dissection
the process of cutting apart piece by piece
Many high school biology students look forward to the dissection of the frog.
drastically
having a strong or violent effect
After the allergic reaction to peanut butter, the family had to drastically alter their eating habits.
epidemics
Widely prevalent
The avian flu epidemic scared the entire country.
immunity
resistance to or protection against a specified disease
Vaccination provides immunity from many debilitating diseases.
immunology
the study of immunity and its causes and effects immunology is the branch of science that deals with the components of the immune system, immunity from disease, and the immune response.
pacemakers
a small device which is put inside someone's chest in order to help their heart beat at the correct speed
Due to his poor heart condition, the doctors placed an artificial pacemaker in hopes of improving his health.
pacify
to cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied
The baby was crying uncontrollable, and the only way to pacify her was to give her a warm bottle of milk.
prehistoric
describing the period before there were written records
Dinosaurs lived during prehistoric times.
restrictions
something that limits
After the recent bombing, many restrictions were placed on passengers.
rituals
a set actions performed regularly, especially as part of a ceremony
The groom kissing the bride is a ritual that is part of the American wedding ceremony.
surgical
related to surgery
Doctors need all their surgical instruments in order to perform successful surgeries.
treatments
healing of a disease
They had tried various treatments for his illness, but none proved to be effective.
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