MORE WORDS!! Flashcards
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ENDOGENOUS
of or produced inside of a body or organism
He suffers from endogenous depression. His symptoms are not caused by outside factors but from an internal chemical imbalance in the brain.
Febrile
having or showing symptoms of a fever
HEPATIC
related to the liver
Ephemeral
something that lasts for a short period of time.
The ephemeral nature of the public’s interest meant that the scandal would eventually be forgotten about.
Exogenous
produced outside of a body or organism.
He suffers from exogenous depression. His symptoms are caused by outside factors.
of or produced inside of a body or organism
ENDOGENOUS
more than what is needed or usual
EXCESS
unable to work or be together
Incompatible
obvious or easily observed
OVERT
a remedy that says it will cure all illness and difficulties
PANACEA
strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
Quarantine
a medicine that helps a person or animal heal from infection by destroying or limiting harmful microorganisms
Antibiotic
the environmental condition or setting
Milieu
Manifestation
indication or sign of an ailment.
to be visible, obvious
APPARENT
children or offspring. A clue is that it contains “gen” in the word, which should make you think “genetics”
Progeny
the gradual ending of disease symptoms
LYSIS
Pediculosis
an infestation with lice
Desiccated
dry
Vigilant
always aware
on the surface
Superficial
Suppress
to stop or subdue
dry
DESSICATED
the rate and change of velocity over a period of time
ACCELERATION
