C11 Flashcards
(29 cards)
a large or excessive amount
plethora
a long search or pursuit for something
quest
the process of introducing foreign DNA into cells
transfection
a group of similar things gathered closely together
cluster
harmless or not likely to cause any harm
innocuous
an obstacle or difficulty to overcome
hurdle
to grant or give something, often a benefit or honor
confer
the process of transferring genetic material using a virus or vector
transduction
to manage or give out something, like medicine or a test
administer
weakened or reduced in strength
attenuated
a reliable or strong ability or capacity
sound potential
to stop or come to an end
cease
something that delays or obstructs progress
hindrance
just beginning to develop or emerge
nascent
to correct or fix a problem
rectify
to interpret or make sense of something unclear
decipher
a disease or illness
maladie
following one after another without interruption
successive
a routine or small task, often household work
chore
inactive substances used in medications to help deliver the active ingredient
excipients
weakened viruses that are still active but less harmful
attenuated live viruses
possess a strong or reliable ability
have a sound potential
to be in an early stage of development
to be in a nascent phase
free from harmful or negative impacts
without any unfavorable effects
