unit28 Flashcards
median
In the middle; especially, having a value that is in the middle of a series of values arranged from smallest to largest.
mediate
(1) To work with opposing sides in an argument or dispute in order to get an agreement. (2) To achieve a settlement or agreement by working with the opposing sides.
intermediary
A person who works with opposing sides in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement.
mediocrity
The quality of being not very good.
rhomboid
In geometry, a shape with four sides where only the opposite sides and angles are equal.
deltoid
A large muscle of the shoulder.
dendroid
Resembling a tree in form.
humanoid
Looking or acting like a human.
endoscope
A lighted tubular medical instrument for viewing the interior or a hollow organ or body part that typically has one or more channels to permit passage of surgical instruments.
arthroscopic
Relating to a fiber-optic instrument that is inserted through an incision near a joint to examine the joint’s interior.
laparoscopy
Examination of the interior of the abdomen using a fiber-optic instrument inserted through a cut in the abdomen’s wall.
oscilloscope
An instrument that shows visual images of changing electrical current on a screen.
transient
(1) Not lasting long; short-lived. (2) Passing through a place and staying only briefly.
transfiguration
A change in form or appearance; a glorifying spiritual change.
transponder
A radio or radar set that emits a radio signal after receiving such a signal.
transcendent
(1) Exceeding or rising above usual limits; supreme. (2) Beyond comprehension; beyond ordinary experience or material existence.
proactive
Acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes.
pro bono
Being, involved in, or doing professional work, and especially legal work, donated for the public good.
proponent
One who argues in favor of something: advocate.
pro forma
Done or existing as something that is required but that has little true meaning or importance.
protrude
To jut out from the surrounding surface or context.
prophylaxis
Measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease.
promulgate
(1) To proclaim or make public. (2) To put (a law) into effect.
prologue
(1) An introduction to a literary work. (2) An introductory event or development.
remorse
A deep regret arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs.
reiterate
To state or do over again or repeatedly.
rejuvenate
To make young or youthful again; to give new vigor to.
reconcile
(1) To make agree. (2) To make friendly again.
reciprocal
(1) Done, given, or felt equally by both sides. (2) Related to each other in such a way that one completes the other or is the equal of the other.
rebut
(1) To oppose by argument. (2) To prove to be wrong.
revoke
To officially cancel the power or effect of something (such as a law, order, or privilege).
regress
To return to an earlier and usually worse or less developed condition or state.
dermal
Relating to the skin and especially to the dermis.
epidermis
The outer layer of the skin.
taxidermist
One who prepares, stuffs, and mounts the skins of dead animals.
dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin.
endocrine
(1) A hormone. (2) Any of several glands (such as the thyroid) that pour their secretions directly into the blood or lymph.
endodontic
Relating to a branch of dentistry that deals with the pulp of the teeth.
endogenous
Developing or originating within a cell, organ, body, or system.
endorphin
Any of a group of proteins in the brain that are able to relieve pain.
