Medical Research Terms

noun the branch of biology dealing with the study of bacteria, their structure, function, growth, and interactions with other organisms

• Bacteriology is the branch of microbiology that studies bacteria.
• I have a test on bacteriology next week, so I need to start studying.
• I never thought I would find bacteriology so fascinating!
• Understanding bacteriology is like unlocking the secrets of the microbial world.

adjective in agreement or harmony; consistent

• The results of the study were concordant with previous research findings.
• Our opinions on the matter are concordant, so we should work well together.
• We're totally on the same page, our thoughts are concordant.
• Their voices blended together in a concordant harmony.

noun a person who is slow to learn or understand; a stupid person; a figure representing the human form, used for displaying clothes or for practice in drawing or painting

verb to make a dummy of (something)

adjective having the appearance of being real but lacking the capacity to function; designed to simulate an actual event or situation; fake or imitation

• The scientist used a dummy variable in the regression analysis to control for potential confounding variables.
• I accidentally left my phone at home, so I had to use a dummy phone for the day.
• Don't be a dummy and fall for that scam!
• She felt like a dummy after forgetting her lines during the play.

noun the act of excluding or the state of being excluded; the process or state of being kept out; the act of leaving out or omitting

• The policy clearly states the criteria for exclusion from the program.
• They decided to leave him out, but I'm not sure of the reason for the exclusion.
• She got kicked out of the group chat, total exclusion.
• The artist's unique style sets him apart from the rest, creating a sense of exclusion in the art world.

noun a domesticated, usually red-eyed, and albinic variety of the polecat, used in Europe for driving rabbits and rats from their burrows.

verb to hunt with ferrets

• The zoologist conducted a study on the behavior of the ferret in its natural habitat.
• I saw a cute ferret at the pet store today, it was so playful!
• I heard that guy is a real ferret when it comes to finding deals at the thrift store.
• She has a knack for ferreting out the truth in any situation.

noun a type of insect belonging to the order Diptera and the suborder Nematocera

• The gnat is a small flying insect that can be found near bodies of water.
• I can't stand those annoying gnats buzzing around my head.
• I swatted that gnat out of the air before it could bite me.
• The small mistake was like a gnat in the grand scheme of things.

noun a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an abnormal increase in white blood cells

• Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
• My cousin was diagnosed with leukemia last month.
• I heard that leukemia sucks big time.
• Dealing with leukemia feels like fighting an invisible enemy.

noun A person who is trained and licensed to perform autopsies and determine the cause of death in cases of suspicious or unexplained circumstances.

• The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be a heart attack.
• The medical examiner said it was a heart attack that killed him.
• The ME figured it was a heart attack that did him in.
• The medical examiner's findings were like a puzzle piece that completed the investigation.

noun the fact or condition of being prevalent; widespread existence or occurrence

adjective prevalent

• The prevalence of diabetes has been steadily increasing in the population.
• Have you noticed the prevalence of fast food restaurants in this area?
• The prevalence of selfies on social media is out of control.
• The prevalence of fake news makes it difficult to discern the truth.

noun the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate

• The scientific research was conducted with great rigor to ensure accurate results.
• She approached her studies with rigor, making sure to cover all the material thoroughly.
• He tackled the project with rigor, leaving no room for error.
• The artist approached his work with the rigor of a surgeon, carefully crafting each detail.

adjective not studied or prepared in advance; spontaneous or natural

• The researcher conducted an unstudied analysis of the data to identify any patterns.
• I made an unstudied decision to go on a road trip without any planning.
• She gave an unstudied response to the question without thinking it through.
• His unstudied approach to painting resulted in a unique and spontaneous masterpiece.

noun a minimum or starting point used for comparison or measurement

• The baseline measurement was used as a reference point for future data analysis.
• Let's use last year's sales as a baseline to compare with this year's.
• I'm gonna set the baseline at zero and see how things go from there.
• In order to improve, we need to establish a new baseline for our performance.

noun a person who abstracts information or data

• The abstractor is responsible for summarizing and analyzing complex legal documents.
• The abstractor at the title company helps gather information for property transactions.
• I heard that abstractor is the one who does all the paperwork stuff at the office.
• In a way, an abstractor is like a detective piecing together information from various sources.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• The academic journal has decided to accept your research paper for publication.
• Good news! Your article has been accepted for publication in the journal.
• Guess what? Your paper made the cut and is getting published!
• Your literary masterpiece has been given the green light for publication.

noun the quality or state of being accurate

• The scientist emphasized the importance of accurateness in data collection for the research study.
• Make sure you double check your answers for accurateness before submitting the assignment.
• Yo, that report needs some serious accurateness before we can present it to the boss.
• In painting, the artist's attention to detail and accurateness in capturing light and shadow can make a masterpiece come to life.

noun a compound formed by the combination of acetic acid and glycine, often used in pharmaceuticals and biochemistry

• Acetylglycine is a derivative of glycine that is used in pharmaceutical research.
• I heard that acetylglycine is supposed to help with muscle recovery after workouts.
• Yo, have you tried that acetylglycine stuff for better sleep?
• Adding acetylglycine to the mix is like adding a secret ingredient to the recipe.

noun a chemical compound derived from acridine, often used in organic synthesis

• The acridinyl compound showed promising results in the lab tests.
• I heard they're using some acridinyl stuff in their experiment.
• That acridinyl thingamajig is supposed to be really potent.
• The tension in the room was so thick, you could almost taste the acridinyl atmosphere.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the adenohypophysis, which is the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

• The adenohypophysial gland is responsible for secreting various hormones in the body.
• I heard the adenohypophysial gland plays a big role in hormone regulation.
• That adenohypophysial thingy is all about hormones, right?
• Her adenohypophysial power was evident in her ability to control her emotions.

noun the state or quality of being an adjuvant; the action of helping or assisting in a supportive role

• The adjuvancy of the new drug helped to enhance its effectiveness in treating the disease.
• The adjuvancy of the ingredients really brought out the flavors in the dish.
• I added a little adjuvancy to my workout routine by incorporating some new exercises.
• The adjuvancy of teamwork is essential for the success of any project.

noun a type of cell that is found in the adventitia, which is the outermost layer of an organ or blood vessel

• The adventitial cell is a type of connective tissue cell found in the outermost layer of blood vessels.
• I heard that adventitial cells play a role in maintaining the structure of blood vessels.
• Those adventitial cells are like the bodyguards of blood vessels, keeping them strong and healthy.
• Just like how adventitial cells protect blood vessels, we should surround ourselves with people who support and protect us in life.

noun aerobium

• The presence of aerobium in the air can have an impact on respiratory health.
• I heard that aerobium levels are high in this area, so be careful when breathing.
• I'm not a fan of aerobium, it always makes me sneeze.
• Aerobium floats through the atmosphere like tiny dancers in a ballet.