NCC Prep Day 7 English Vocabulary

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the 57 key English terms and phrases from NCC Prep Day 7 notes, including medical, biological, and general context definitions.

occur

To happen or take place, such as symptoms appearing suddenly.

dehydration

A harmful condition caused by a lack of sufficient water that can lead to dizziness.

cause

To produce an effect or make something happen, such as stress resulting in headaches.

fatigue

Extreme tiredness or weariness that may negatively affect concentration.

dizziness

A sensation of spinning, unsteadiness, or lightheadedness reported by a patient.

concentrate

To direct one's full attention or mental effort toward a task, which is difficult without sleep.

severe

Intense, serious, or critical, such as pain that requires prompt medical attention.

therefore

For that reason or consequently; used to connect a cause to its resulting action.

adequate

Sufficient, satisfactory, or enough to meet a need or support overall health.

insufficient

Not enough, inadequate, or deficient in quantity, such as insufficient water intake.

exhausted

Completely drained of physical or mental energy, as after intensive work.

avoid

To stay away from, keep away from, or refrain from doing something, such as skipping meals.

deteriorate

To progressively become worse in quality, state, or condition.

alleviate

To lessen, relieve, or make milder, such as using rest to ease mild discomfort.

persistent

Continuing firmly, existing for a prolonged time, or refusing to go away.

defense response

A protective mechanism or reaction triggered by the immune system to fight threats.

crucial role

An extremely important, pivotal, or essential function played in an outcome or system.

identify

To recognize, detect, or pinpoint the presence of potential problems or conditions.

destroy

To eliminate, kill, or break down harmful agents, such as bacteria attacked by immune cells.

invaders

Harmful foreign organisms or entities that enter and attack the body.

weakened

Impaired or reduced in strength, thereby raising the risk of infection.

susceptible

Likely, prone, or vulnerable to being influenced or harmed by an illness or infection.

proper

Correct, suitable, appropriate, or adapted to a particular purpose such as recovery.

detection

The act, process, or discovery of finding something, especially at an early stage.

significantly

To a great, notable, or meaningful degree; considerably.

outcomes

The final results, consequences, or effects of an action or course of treatment.

develop

To grow, advance, emerge, or gradually unfold over time.

gradually

Slowly and steadily over time; by degrees rather than suddenly.

noticeable

Easy to see, observe, recognize, or detect.

potential

Possible, prospective, or capable of developing into an issue or state in the future.

prevent

To keep something from occurring or arising, such as using exercise to ward off disease.

complications

Secondary diseases, issues, or unfavorable medical conditions arising during an illness.

individuals

Single human beings or persons considered separately from a group.

delay

To postpone, put off, or defer action until a later time.

medical examinations

Regular, formal health checkups and screenings conducted to evaluate physical health.

unaware

Lacking knowledge, awareness, or conscious perception of something.

long-term

Relating to or extending over a prolonged or extended period of time.

although

In spite of the fact that; even though; used to introduce a contrasting clause.

inactivity

The state of being physically idle or lacking regular movement and exercise.

perform

To carry out, accomplish, or fulfill essential bodily processes or actions.

consolidate

To make firm, solid, or strengthen, such as the processing and storage of memories during sleep.

biological

Relating to living organisms, life, or vital physiological processes.

impair

To weaken, damage, diminish, or reduce in quality or effectiveness.

concentration

The mental focus, attention, and effort directed toward a particular object or activity.

weaken

To reduce the strength, vigor, or power of an organ or system.

likelihood

The probability, chance, or odds that a specific event will occur.

certain

Specific, particular, or distinct, as in specific health conditions.

consistently

In an unchanging, steady, reliable, and regular manner over time.

deprivation

The state of being denied or lacking an essential need, such as sleep.

component

A constituent part, element, or ingredient of a larger whole or system.

overall

Total, comprehensive, or general, encompassing all aspects of health.

permanent

Lasting indefinitely, enduring, or continuing without fundamental change.

temporary

Lasting, existing, or serving for only a limited period of time.

cardiovascular

Relating to the circulatory system, specifically the heart and blood vessels.

rarely

Not often; seldom; occurring infrequently.

suddenly

Quickly, unexpectedly, and without advance warning or notice.

accidentally

Happening by chance, unintentionally, or inadvertently.