Medical Ethics

noun a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof

• The police are currently investigating the allegation of fraud against the company.
• I heard about the allegation that he cheated on the exam.
• I can't believe the allegation that she stole my phone!
• The allegation of corruption cast a dark shadow over the politician's reputation.

noun a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disagreement or argument

• The controversy surrounding the new policy has sparked heated debates among scholars.
• There's a lot of controversy about the ending of that TV show.
• The controversy over the celebrity scandal is blowing up on social media.
• The controversy acted as a double-edged sword, bringing attention to the issue but also causing division among the community.

noun a concerted effort to keep an illegal or unethical act or situation from being made public or becoming known

verb to conceal or hide something, especially a wrongdoing or mistake

• The company tried to cover up the scandal by withholding information from the public.
• I heard that she's trying to cover up her mistake by blaming someone else.
• Don't try to cover up your tracks, we know what really happened.
• His smile was just a cover up for the pain he was feeling inside.

noun a shortcut or easier way of doing something

verb to take shortcuts or do something in a quicker or easier way than is considered proper or ethical

• It is not advisable to cut corners when it comes to following safety regulations in the workplace.
• Don't cut corners when it comes to studying for your exams, it will only hurt you in the long run.
• I know you want to finish the project quickly, but don't cut corners or the quality will suffer.
• In order to succeed in life, you cannot afford to cut corners and take shortcuts along the way.

noun A person who is qualified to treat people who are ill or injured

• The doctor prescribed medication to help with my condition.
• I'm going to see the doctor for a check-up next week.
• I heard that new doctor is really cool and easy to talk to.
• She's a real doctor when it comes to fixing computer problems.

noun unfair or dishonest behavior, especially in a game or sport

• The authorities are investigating the possibility of foul play in the suspicious death.
• I have a feeling there was some foul play involved in that game.
• I smell foul play in the air, something doesn't seem right.
• The politician's sudden change of heart raised suspicions of foul play among the public.

noun a man's name

verb to be honest and direct

adjective honest and direct in speech or writing

• Frankly speaking, I believe the proposal has potential for success.
• To be frank with you, I think the movie was kind of boring.
• Let's be real, Frank is always late to the party.
• His words were like a breath of fresh air, so honest and frank.

noun A person who has the legal authority and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child

adjective Relating to or characteristic of a guardian

• The guardian of the child is responsible for their well-being.
• My cousin is like a guardian to me, always looking out for my best interests.
• Dude, my older sister is my OG guardian when our parents are out of town.
• The lighthouse served as a guardian, guiding ships safely to shore in the stormy seas.

noun compassion or benevolence towards others

• The advancement of technology has greatly impacted humanity in various aspects.
• We should always strive to show kindness and compassion towards humanity.
• Yo, humanity needs to chill out and stop all the drama.
• In the grand scheme of things, our individual actions contribute to the collective tapestry of humanity.

adjective not subject to corruption or decay; unimpaired; uncorrupted

• The judge was known for his impeccable reputation and was considered incorrupt.
• I trust her completely, she's totally incorrupt.
• You can count on him to be straight-up incorrupt.
• Her incorrupt soul shone brightly in a world full of darkness.

noun the state or quality of being negligent

• The company was found liable for negligence in maintaining a safe working environment for its employees.
• The negligence of the driver caused the car accident.
• Don't be a fool, negligence can lead to serious consequences.
• Negligence is like a leaky faucet - if you don't fix it, it can cause a flood of problems.

noun a legal term used to describe a person who is not of sound mind or mentally incompetent

• The court declared the defendant non compos mentis and unable to stand trial.
• She was acting so crazy, I thought she was non compos mentis.
• I can't believe he did that, he must be non compos mentis.
• After the breakup, she felt like she was non compos mentis for a while.

noun a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior

• The principle of supply and demand is a fundamental concept in economics.
• I always try to live by the principle of treating others how I would like to be treated.
• My friends and I have a 'no snitching' principle when it comes to keeping each other's secrets.
• In this story, the principle of good versus evil is a central theme that drives the plot.

noun control over one's emotions or actions

• The police officer used a technique called physical restraint to control the suspect.
• She had to use all her restraint not to laugh during the serious meeting.
• I had to show some serious restraint to not buy those shoes.
• His restraint in not retaliating showed great maturity and self-control.

verb to remove or delete something, especially from a list or record

• The company decided to strike off the non-performing assets from its balance sheet.
• I'm going to strike off that item from my to-do list.
• Let's strike off this party and just stay in tonight.
• He had to strike off the toxic people from his life to find peace.

adjective not justified or authorized; not based on reason or evidence

• The accusations made against him were completely unwarranted.
• I think her reaction was totally unwarranted.
• That was so unwarranted, like chill out.
• His anger towards the situation was unwarranted, like a storm in a teacup.

adjective causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry

• The lawyer argued that the lawsuit was vexatious and should be dismissed.
• She always asks vexatious questions that annoy everyone in the meeting.
• Stop being so vexatious, it's really getting on my nerves.
• The dark clouds looming overhead seemed vexatious, foretelling a stormy day ahead.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'off-label marketing'

• Off-label marketing refers to the practice of promoting a medication for uses that have not been approved by regulatory agencies.
• Doctors should be cautious of off-label marketing tactics used by pharmaceutical companies.
• I heard that company got in trouble for shady off-label marketing schemes.
• The company's off-label marketing strategy was like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.

verb to stick firmly to something; to follow closely or faithfully

• The company policy strictly emphasizes adhering to all safety regulations.
• Make sure you're adhering to the rules or you might get in trouble.
• Just stick to adhering to the guidelines, okay?
• In order to succeed, you must be committed to adhering to your principles.

adjective an adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'adiaphorous' describes something that is indifferent or neutral

• The adiaphorous nature of the decision made it difficult to determine its importance.
• I don't really care about the adiaphorous details, just tell me what I need to know.
• Who cares about that adiaphorous stuff anyway?
• His mind was adiaphorous, floating freely between different thoughts and ideas.