Medical Diagnostics

noun a test or analysis to determine the composition or quality of a substance

verb to analyze or examine something in order to determine its quality or nature

• The scientist conducted an assay to determine the concentration of the compound in the sample.
• The lab tech ran an assay to check the levels of the drug in the blood sample.
• I heard they're doing an assay on that new supplement to see if it actually works.
• She performed a mental assay of her feelings before making a decision.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'borderline case' is a noun phrase that refers to a situation or scenario that is on the edge or boundary of being classified in a certain way.

• The committee determined that the applicant's qualifications were a borderline case for acceptance into the program.
• I'm not sure if this dress is a borderline case for being too casual for the event.
• His excuse for being late was a borderline case of 'my dog ate my homework'.
• The decision to expand the project was a borderline case between being ambitious and being unrealistic.

adjective serving to settle or decide a question; decisive or convincing

• The research findings were inconclusive and required further investigation.
• We couldn't come to a conclusive decision on where to go for dinner.
• The debate got heated but we never reached a conclusive answer.
• The puzzle pieces finally fit together in a conclusive way.

adjective disagreeing or incongruous; being at variance; clashing

• The musicians played in discordant harmony, creating a unique and complex sound.
• Their voices sounded discordant when they tried to sing together.
• The party was so loud and discordant, I couldn't hear myself think.
• The discordant relationship between the two countries led to tensions and disagreements.

noun the scientific study of small objects using a microscope

• Microscopy is a technique used to observe objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
• I used microscopy to look at the tiny details of the specimen.
• Check out this cool microscope, it's perfect for some microscopy fun!
• Through the lens of microscopy, we can uncover hidden truths about the world around us.

noun a soft, indistinct sound

verb to speak in a low, soft voice

• The doctor detected a soft murmur in the patient's heartbeat.
• I could hear a murmur of conversation coming from the next room.
• The students were murmuring about the upcoming test.
• There was a murmur of excitement in the air as the concert was about to begin.

noun a medical professional who specializes in the use of medical imaging techniques to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries

• The radiologist reviewed the patient's X-rays and identified a fracture in the bone.
• The radiologist checked out the X-rays and found a broken bone.
• The rad checked the X-rays and spotted a break.
• Like a detective, the radiologist examined the X-rays for clues to the injury.

noun a method of testing multiple samples together as a single group to save time and resources

• Pooled testing is a method used in laboratories to screen multiple samples at once for efficiency.
• They're doing this new thing called pooled testing where they test a bunch of samples together to save time.
• Pooled testing is like the ultimate group test sesh in the lab.
• Pooled testing is like combining all your ingredients to make one big scientific soup of samples.

noun a medical imaging technique used to visualize blood vessels in various parts of the body

• The cardiologist recommended an angiogram to assess the condition of the patient's coronary arteries.
• The doctor said they need to do an angiogram to check out your heart.
• They're gonna do an angiogram to see what's going on with your ticker.
• Sometimes we need to do an angiogram on our own lives to see where we need to make changes.

noun a chemical compound containing phosphoric acid, used as a fertilizer or food additive

• Acid phosphate is commonly used as a food additive to enhance flavor and act as a leavening agent.
• I heard acid phosphate is added to some sodas to give them a tangy taste.
• Yo, did you know acid phosphate is in some fizzy drinks to make them pop?
• The acid phosphate of knowledge can sometimes be bitter, but it always leads to growth.