Day 17 Vocabulary

To portray an object or person as shorter than it actually is to create an illusion of depth.

" The artist used foreshortening to make the person's arm appear to be coming out of the painting."

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."

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 infection, typically by vaccination.

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

A style of art that focuses on the impression of a moment rather than a realistic depiction.

" Monet's paintings are a prime example of Impressionism, with their soft brushstrokes and vibrant colors."

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.

" The celebrity sued the magazine for libel after it published a false story about her."

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 name of a newspaper or magazine at the head of the front page.

" The newspaper's masthead was well-known and respected in the industry."

The material used by an artist.

" The artist's preferred medium was oil on canvas."

A page of a newspaper that is devoted to articles by commentators.

" The CEO wrote an op-ed to address the public's concerns about the company's new policies."

A range of colors used in an artwork.

" The artist used a limited palette of colors to create a very cohesive feel."

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."

A forecast of the likely course of a disease or ailment.

" The doctor's prognosis was positive, and the patient was expected to make a full recovery."

Intended to prevent disease.

" The vaccine was a prophylactic measure against the spread of the virus."

A temporary or permanent decrease in or disappearance of the symptoms of a disease.

" The patient's cancer went into remission after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation."

A representation of a plan or theory in the form of an outline or model.

" The psychologist's schema for the experiment outlined all the key steps and variables."

The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

" He was accused of slander after he spread false rumors about his opponent."

A person, book, or document that provides information.

" The journalist's story was based on information from a reliable source."

A style of art that uses bizarre and dream-like imagery to express the subconscious mind.

" Salvador Dalí's paintings are a classic example of Surrealism, with their melting clocks and strange landscapes."

A group of symptoms that consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.

" The patient was diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome that caused a variety of physical and mental symptoms."

Able to be confirmed as true or accurate.

" The journalist's report was based on verifiable facts and was not biased."