Medical Procedures Vocabulary

verb past tense of authorize, meaning to give official permission or approval

adjective having official permission or approval

• Only authorized personnel are allowed to access the secure server room.
• You need permission from the boss to enter that room.
• Don't even think about going in there without the go-ahead.
• His words carried the weight of an authorized decree.

noun skillful and clever in one's movements or actions

• The artist's deftness in capturing light and shadow is truly remarkable.
• I was impressed by her deftness in handling the difficult situation.
• His deftness on the basketball court is unmatched.
• The politician showed deftness in navigating the tricky negotiations.

adjective relating to or affecting the skin

• The dermal layer of the skin serves as a protective barrier against external threats.
• I heard that using a good moisturizer can really help with dermal health.
• I need to get a new tattoo on my dermal canvas soon.
• His words were like a dermal injection of confidence, boosting my self-esteem.

verb Emptying is a gerund form of the verb 'empty', which means to remove the contents from something.

• The process of emptying the trash bins is scheduled for every Monday morning.
• I'll start emptying the dishwasher while you finish setting the table.
• I'm so tired of emptying out my savings account for these unexpected expenses.
• Her heart felt like it was emptying of all emotions as she listened to the heartbreaking news.

noun a sudden, small movement, typically of the body in response to pain or fear

verb to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear

• Despite the loud noise, she did not flinch and remained composed.
• I saw a spider crawling towards her, but she didn't even flinch.
• I can't believe he didn't even flinch when she insulted him like that.
• The company has faced many challenges, but they never flinch in their determination to succeed.

noun a temperature at which a liquid changes into a solid when cooled

• The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius.
• You better bundle up, it's getting close to the freezing point outside.
• I can't believe how cold it is, we're way past the freezing point!
• Their relationship was at its freezing point, with no warmth or affection between them.

adjective characterized by intrusion or tending to spread harmfully

• The invasive species has caused harm to the local ecosystem.
• Those invasive plants are taking over the garden.
• I can't stand those invasive neighbors always asking questions.
• Her invasive thoughts kept her up at night.

noun the quality or state of being lax; looseness, slackness, or lack of strictness

• The company's policy on safety does not tolerate any laxity in following procedures.
• There's no room for laxity when it comes to meeting deadlines around here.
• Don't be so lax about your responsibilities, man.
• His laxity in decision-making cost the team the game.

noun the act of penetrating or the ability to penetrate

verb to pass into or through something

• The company was able to penetrate the international market with their new product.
• I tried to penetrate the crowd to get closer to the stage at the concert.
• He couldn't penetrate the tough defense of the opposing team.
• The truth seemed to penetrate her heart, causing her to break down in tears.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically ending in -ly

• The decision to close the factory permanently was met with mixed reactions from the employees.
• I heard Sarah is permanently moving to California next month.
• I'm done with that job, I'm out of there permanently!
• The impact of his words was permanently etched in her memory.

noun a person or thing that takes the place of another

adjective used to describe something that is used as a substitute for something else

• The company is currently looking for a replacement for the retiring CEO.
• My sister is my replacement for the team project since I got sick.
• I need to find a replacement for my old phone, it's so outdated.
• Laughter is the best replacement for stress in life.

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

• The project was successfully undertaken by the team of experts.
• They've finally undertaken the task we've been putting off for weeks.
• I can't believe he actually undertook that dare, what a legend!
• She undertook the challenge of starting her own business with determination and passion.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing, person, or place

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The soldier strategically executed a tactical chunder before continuing on with the mission.
• After a night of heavy drinking, he had to make a tactical chunder in the bushes.
• I had one too many drinks and had to pull a tactical chunder in the alley.
• She felt overwhelmed with emotions and had to have a tactical chunder to release the pent-up feelings.