Medical Procedures And Terms

5 words in this vocabulary list

verb to separate or disengage something from something else

  • It is important to detach emotions from decision-making in a professional setting.
  • I need to detach myself from the situation and think logically.
  • I gotta detach from all the drama and focus on myself.
  • Sometimes we need to detach from the past in order to move forward in life.

adjective Existing or occurring without delay; instant

adverb At once; instantly

  • The CEO requested a meeting with the board members immediately.
  • I need to call my mom immediately about this.
  • Let's bounce from this party immediately, it's boring.
  • His words cut through me like a knife, I felt the pain immediately.

verb to close or secure something by sewing

adverb used to describe how something is done, in this case, how something is sewn

  • The tailor will sew up the hole in your jacket.
  • I can sew up that tear in your shirt for you.
  • I'll sew up this project by the end of the day.
  • She managed to sew up the deal with the client.

noun the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum

  • The jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine where most of the nutrient absorption takes place.
  • I heard the jejunum is where all the good stuff gets absorbed in your gut.
  • I swear, my jejunum was doing backflips after that spicy meal.
  • Her mind felt like a tangled mess, like a knotted jejunum unable to process anything properly.

verb to unite or join closely, especially by twining together

  • The blood vessels in the body inosculate to ensure proper circulation.
  • The roots of the trees inosculate underground to share nutrients.
  • The wires in the old building inosculate messily, causing frequent electrical issues.
  • The ideas inosculate seamlessly, leading to a brilliant solution.