Medical Science Vocabulary

noun an essential component of the human diet

• Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins in living organisms.
• You need to make sure you're getting enough amino acids in your diet for muscle growth.
• I heard that supplement has all the essential amino acids you need for working out.
• In a way, amino acids are like the alphabet letters that make up the words of proteins.

noun the branch of biology and medicine concerned with the study of embryos and their development

• Embryology is the branch of biology that deals with the formation and development of embryos.
• Studying embryology can help us understand how living organisms develop from a single cell.
• I never thought I would find embryology so fascinating, but now I can't get enough of it!
• In a way, understanding embryology is like unlocking the secrets of life itself.

adjective relating to or in the state of an embryo; undeveloped or nascent

• Embryonic stem cells have the potential to develop into any type of cell in the body.
• The research is still in its embryonic stage, so we don't have all the answers yet.
• That idea is still embryonic, we need to flesh it out more before presenting it.
• The project is in its embryonic phase, just starting to take shape.

noun the branch of biology dealing with the form and structure of organisms

• The study of plant morphology involves analyzing the structure and form of different plant species.
• I find it fascinating how the morphology of animals can vary so much from one species to another.
• Check out the cool morphology of that new car model!
• The morphology of the city's skyline has changed dramatically with the addition of new skyscrapers.

noun the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean

verb to stop or restrict (the flow of a liquid)

• The study focused on the growth patterns of plant stems.
• She loves to pick flowers with long stems.
• I can't believe how much that new phone case cost, it's just a piece of plastic with a cool stem.
• The stem of the issue lies in miscommunication between the two parties.

noun the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself

• The study of epigenetics has provided new insights into how gene expression can be influenced by environmental factors.
• I read an interesting article about epigenetics and how it can impact our health.
• Epigenetics is like the hidden control panel for our genes.
• Understanding epigenetics is like uncovering the secret language of our DNA.

adjective describing something that does not contain cells

• Acellular organisms do not contain cells and are typically considered non-living.
• These acellular organisms are so tiny, you can't even see them under a microscope.
• I heard that acellular stuff is like, totally weird and mysterious.
• The acellular nature of their relationship made it difficult to define.