Brain Article Vocabulary Flashcards by Damaris Fuerte | Brainscape

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Abnormal

Word forms:
Abnormality

A

Detention; not normal

Example: 6-fingered hand

Opposite of; normal

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Benign

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Def; harmless

Example: a freckle

Opposite of: harmful

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Malignant

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Def: harmful

Example: cancer

Opposite: harmless, safe

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Sever

Word form:
the severity

A

Definition: intensely bad harsh

Example: hurricane

Opposite: mild, gentle

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Recurring

Word form:
Recurred

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Definition: to happen again

Example: a dream you have over and over

Opposite of: once

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Inherited

Word form:
inherit
Inherits

A

Definition: passed down from family member through their DNA

example: eye color come from your parents

Opposite of: to give away, to pass down

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Permanent

Word forms:
permanently

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Definition: long lasting, can’t be changed

Example: marker that does not erase

Opposite of: brief, short, erasable

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External

Word forms:
Externally

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Definition: on the outside

Example: skin

Opposite of: on the inside

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Internal

Word form:
Internally

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Definition: on the inside

Example: heart, stomach, liver

Opposite of: on the outside

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Temporary

Word forms:
Temporarily

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Definition: lasting only fora period of time

Example: a bruise

Opposite of: long lasting

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