Day 35 Vocabulary

Relating to a study that is conducted over a long period of time.

" The study was a longitudinal one that tracked the participants' health over a period of 20 years."

Hot fluid or semifluid material below or within the earth's crust from which lava and other igneous rock is formed.

" The volcano's eruption was caused by a sudden release of magma from the Earth's mantle."

Describes a disease, typically a tumor, that is dangerous and likely to cause harm.

" The patient was diagnosed with a malignant tumor that required immediate treatment."

The process of a rock being changed by heat, pressure, or other natural agents.

" The rock's metamorphism was a result of it being buried deep within the Earth's crust, where it was exposed to high temperatures and pressure."

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

" The study's methodology was criticized for not being rigorous enough."

The branch of technology that deals with the manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale.

" The new material was developed using nanotechnology, which allowed for the creation of a super-strong and lightweight substance."

The branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys and their diseases.

" The patient was referred to a nephrologist to get a clear diagnosis of their kidney disease."

The branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its diseases.

" The new drug was being tested by a neurology research team, who were working on a cure for a rare brain disease."

The study of cancer and its treatment.

" The patient was referred to an oncologist to get a clear diagnosis of their cancer and the best course of treatment."

The branch of physics that deals with the properties and behavior of light.

" The scientist was studying optics, hoping to discover new information about how light interacts with matter."

Relieving pain or symptoms without curing the cause of the disease.

" The doctor prescribed a palliative drug to help the patient manage their chronic pain."

A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

" The lab was studying a new pathogen that was causing a serious outbreak of a new illness."

The study of the causes and effects of a disease.

" The doctor specialized in pathology, a field of medicine that focuses on diagnosing diseases through lab tests."

The study of drugs and their effects on the body.

" The pharmacology research team was working on a new drug that could help treat a rare disease."

The study of the way in which a living thing's body parts function.

" The professor of physiology explained how the human heart pumps blood throughout the body."