Brain Article Vocabulary Flashcards by Beatriz F | Brainscape

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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 of: harmful

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Malignant

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Def: harmful

Ex: cancer

Opposite of: harmless, safe

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Severe

Word forms
The severity

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Def: intensely bad,harsh

Ex: hurricane

Opposite of: mild, gentle

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Recurring

Word forms
Recurred

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Def: to happen again

Ex: a dream you have over and over

Opposite of: once

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Inherited

Word forms
To inherit
He inherits

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Def: to get a characteristic from a family member though their DNA

Ex: eye color comes from your parents

Opposite of: to give away, to pass down

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Permanent

Word forms
Permanently

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Def: long- lasting can’t be changed

Ex: marker that doesn’t erase

Opposite of: brief, short, erasable

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External

Word forms
Externally

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Def: on the outside

Ex:skin

Opposite of: of on the inside

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Internal

Word forms
Internally

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Def: on the inside

Ex: heart,stomach,liver

Opposite of: of on the outside

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Temporary

Word forms
Temporarily

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Def: lasting only for a period of time

Ex: a bruise

Opposite of: long lasting

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