Brain Article Vocabulary Flashcards by April Martinez | Brainscape

Q

Abnormal

Word Forms:
Abnormality

A

Def:not normal

Ex:6-fingered hand

Opposite of:normal

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Benign

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Def: harmless

Ex: a freckle

Opposite: harmful

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Malignant

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Def: harmful

Ex:cancer

Opposite: harmless,safe

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Severe

Word form
The severity

A

Def- intensely bad,harsh

Ex- hurricane

Opposite- mild,gentle

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Recurring

Word form
Recurred

A

Def - to happen again

Ex- a dream you have over and over

Opposite- once

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Inherited

Word form
Inherit
Inherits

A

Def: to get a character from a family member through their DNA

Ex- eye color comes from your parents

Opposite- to give away, to pass down

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Permanent

Word Form
Permanently

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Def- long-lasting,can’t be changed

Ex-marker that does not erase

Opposite-brief,short , erasable

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External

Word form
Externally

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Def-on the outside

Ex-skin

Opposite-on the inside

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Internal

Word form
Internally

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Def-on the inside

Ex-heart,stomach,liver

Opposite- on the outside

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Temporary

Word form
Temporarily

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Def-lasting only for a period of time

Ex-a bruise

Opposite-long lasting

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