Genetic Disorders Vocabulary

noun a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body

• The patient was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
• My aunt is fighting cancer and she's so brave.
• Cancer sucks, man. It's such a terrible disease.
• Negativity is like a cancer, spreading and infecting everything around it.

noun a state of confusion or lack of order

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• The patient was diagnosed with a neurological disorder affecting their motor skills.
• She struggles with an eating disorder and is seeking help from a therapist.
• I can't believe he left his room in such a disorder!
• The political unrest in the country has created a disorder in the government's decision-making process.

noun a molecule involved in the metabolism of energy

• Acetyl-CoA is a crucial molecule in the citric acid cycle, where it is used to produce energy through oxidation.
• You need acetyl-CoA for your body to make energy from food.
• Gotta have that acetyl-CoA to keep your metabolism going.
• Acetyl-CoA is like the fuel that powers the engine of your cells.