Day 34 Vocabulary

The branch of physics that deals with the physical properties of the Earth.

" The team was studying geophysics, hoping to discover new information about the Earth's magnetic field."

Relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth.

" The country's new power plant was designed to use geothermal energy to generate electricity for the entire city."

The study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood-related diseases.

" The patient was referred to a hematologist to get a clear diagnosis of their blood-related disease."

Describes a disease or characteristic that is passed down from parent to child through genes.

" The patient was diagnosed with a hereditary disease that ran in their family."

The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

" The histology report revealed that the patient’s tissue sample contained cancerous cells."

Exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention.

" She was tired of her friend’s constant histrionics and overly dramatic reactions to every small issue."

A person or group that resists or refuses to give in, especially to an agreement or demand.

" She was the last holdout in the negotiations, refusing to sign the contract even after everyone else had agreed."

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested.

" The psychologist's hypothesis was that the new therapy would be more effective than the old one."

Relating to an illness or condition caused by medical examination or treatment.

" The patient developed an iatrogenic infection as a result of the surgical procedure."

The process of making a person or animal immune to a disease, typically by vaccination.

" The school required all students to have a full immunization record before they could enroll."

The study of the immune system and its response to diseases.

" The new vaccine was developed by an immunology research team, who were working on a cure for a rare disease."

The branch of classical mechanics that describes the motion of points, bodies, and systems of bodies without considering the mass of each or the forces that caused the motion.

" The physics student was studying kinematics, which is a key part of understanding how objects move."

The specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, profession, or subculture.

" The new employee found it challenging to understand the technical lingo used by the IT team during meetings."

The rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and the upper mantle.

" The earthquake was caused by a sudden shift in the Earth's lithosphere, as the tectonic plates moved against each other."