CHEMISTRY A&P CRITICAL THINKING GRAMMAR
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efface - ANSWER-to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during labor
ubiquitous - ANSWER-omnipresent, existing or being everywhere
osmosis - ANSWER- process of fluid passing through semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower
concentration
dynamic - ANSWER-energetic, lively
insidious - ANSWER-dangerous, treacherous, so gradual as to not become apparent for a long time
-The doctor explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been detected because it
spread was so insidious.
acute - ANSWER-sharp, intense, coming about quickly
assent - ANSWER-to agree, to give consent or blessing
-Roosevelt assented to the agreement
-a loud murmur of assent
overt - ANSWER-in the open, clearly visible, not hidden
contract - ANSWER-pronounced with the accent on the second syllable (and used as a verb), it means to
draw up, to draw together
-The physical therapist exercises the patients` muscles so they contract and expand.
persecute - ANSWER-to harass or annoy constantly
,ambivalent - ANSWER-uncertain, having contradictory feelings, unable to make a decision between two
conflicting choices
-"the need to relocate has made her ambivalent about the promotion"
patent - ANSWER-(medical) Pronounced with a long a ̅, refers to something tube-shaped that is open and
unblocked (such as an artery)
antigen - ANSWER-a foreign substance that causes the immune system to make antibodies against it.
This means your immune system does not recognize the substance, and is trying to fight it off.
An antigen may be a substance from the environment, such as chemicals, bacteria, viruses, or pollen. An
antigen may also form inside the body.
precipitous - ANSWER-(medical) a sudden and dramatic change for the worse. done suddenly and
without careful consideration.
-"precipitous intervention"
proscribe - ANSWER-to forbid, especially by law
-gambling was proscribed
paroxysm - ANSWER-a violent seizure; or something that begins suddenly and uncontrollably
-a sudden recurrence or attack of a disease; a sudden worsening of symptoms.
androgynous - ANSWER-having both male and female characteristics
untoward - ANSWER-improper or unfortunate, adverse or negative
-The patient became very confused which was an untoward effect of the medication received.
endogenous - ANSWER-occurring or resulting from within the body
, -The nurse explained that endogenous insulin produced by the body's pancreas helps regulate the body
blood sugar levels.
intrusive - ANSWER-invasive
offsetting - ANSWER-counteracting
discrete - ANSWER-apart or detached, separate, distinct
-The paramedics observed several discrete bruise marks on the patient`s body.
impending - ANSWER-about to happen, likely to occur soon
-my impending departure
consistency - ANSWER- degree of viscosity*, how thick or thin fluid is
-The respiratory therapist noticed that the mucus the patient was coughing was a thin watery
consistency.
gaping - ANSWER-wide open
-there was a gaping hole in the wall
latent - ANSWER-present but not active or visible; in which the usual symptoms are not yet manifest.
manifestation - ANSWER-an indication or sign of a condition
-The dietician looked for manifestations of poor nutrition, such as excessive weight loss.
ominous - ANSWER-significantly important and dangerous
-After the accident, the doctor noticed the patient`s breathing was irregular, which was an ominous sign
that the patient`s condition was worsening.
predispose - ANSWER-to make more susceptible or more likely to occur