HeLa vocab

Litany

A long, repetitive list or series of complaints, prayers, or historical accounts.

Palpate

To examine a part of the body by touch, especially for medical diagnosis.

Palpable

A feeling or atmosphere, so intense that it feels as though it could be physically touched or felt.

Asymptomatic

Showing no physical signs or symptoms of a specific disease or infection.

Indigent

Lacking the basic necessities of life; suffering from extreme poverty or need.

Dearth

A significant lack or scarcity of a particular resource or necessary item.

Dilate

To become wider, larger, or more open than its normal size.

Metastasize

The process of cancer cells spreading from the primary site to other organs.

Eugenics

The controversial study of improving the human race through controlled selective breeding.

Eugenicist

A person who studies, advocates for, or practices eugenics.

Dexterity

Skill and grace in physical movement, especially when using the hands.

Dexterous

Having or showing sharp physical skill with the hands or body, or possessing mental quickness and cleverness.

Meticulous

Showing extreme care and great attention to every small detail.

Scour

To search a place or document thoroughly and intensely to find something.

Dapper

Neat and trim in appearance; usually describing a man's clothing and style.

Burgundy

A deep, dark reddish-purple color, similar to the color of wine.

Spontaneous

Occurring as a result of a sudden impulse rather than a plan.

Deleterious

Causing harm or damage to a person's health or general well-being.