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artificial organ start learning		a man-made device or tissue designed to replace, support, or enhance the function of a failing or missing biological organ in the human body
ventricle start learning		two small, hollow spaces, one in each side of the heart, that force blood into the tubes
porcine start learning		relating to pigs
4. algorithm start learning		4. a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations
external start learning		belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something
cochlear implant start learning		a device that helps people hear
retina start learning		- the light-sensitive layer at the back of the ey
olfactory bulb start learning		the part of the brain that detects smells
vestibular system start learning		the part of the inner ear that controls balance
scaffold start learning		a structure that supports cell growth
adhesion start learning		the ability to stick to a surface or to each other
differentiation start learning		- the process of becoming different or distinct from others
artificial start learning		not natural, but made by people
rejection start learning		the process in which the immune system recognizes transplanted tissue or organ as foreign and attacks it
tailor start learning		to make or change something so that it is suitable
versatile start learning		useful for doing a lot of different things
proliferate start learning		to increase in number very quickly
vascular start learning		containing veins
durable start learning		remaining in good condition for a long time
symptom start learning		a physical feeling or problem that shows that you have a particular illness
Transpedicular screw start learning		A surgical implant inserted through the vertebral pedicle into the vertebral body to stabilize segments and facilitate fusion (commonly in thoracic/lumbar spine)
Cannulated screw start learning		A screw with a central channel (and sometimes cement holes); can be guided over wire and/or augmented with cement, helpful in osteoporotic bone.
compliant with start learning		meets and conforms to specified rules, standards, or requirements
Sterilizable start learning		can be safely sterilized without losing function or integrity
Fatigue (in materials) start learning		progressive damage from repeated/cyclic loading that can lead to cracks and failure at stresses below the static strength
radiolucency start learning		property of materials (e.g., PEEK) that appear “transparent” on X-ray/CT, aiding postoperative imaging and fusion assessment
irritation start learning		a local, usually reversible inflammatory response of tissue (e.g., redness, stinging) caused by physical, chemical, or biological agents
Insertion torque start learning		rotational force required during screw placement; correlates with bone quality and immediate fixation stability
Contraindication start learning		A reason not to use a treatment or device because it could be unsafe for a particular patient
peacemaker start learning		a small device that helps control the heartbeat
Atrial fibrillation start learning		an irregular and often fast heartbeat
Palpitation start learning		a feeling that your heart is beating fast or irregularly
dizziness start learning		a feeling that you or everything around you is spinning or moving
fainting start learning		suddenly losing consciousness for a short time
contract start learning		to become smaller or tighter; muscles do this when they work
Biventricular start learning		– involving both ventricles (the two lower chambers of the heart).
Atrium start learning		one of the two upper chambers of the heart
Convalescence start learning		– the time when you are getting better after an illness or operation
Cardiac arrest start learning		when the heart suddenly stops beating
Malignant start learning		a stage of cancer that is harmful and difficult to treat
Contracture start learning		a muscle or other tissue that has become permanently shorter causing a body part
capsular start learning		used to describe a body part that looks like a small container
Mammary gland start learning		an organ in a woman's breast that produces milk
armpit start learning		- the hollow place under your arm where your arm joins your body
Enhance start learning		to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something
Malleable start learning		a malleable substance is easily changed into a new shape
Metastasis start learning		the spread of a disease, especially cancer, from the place where it started in the body to other areas
Irritation start learning		a painful or sore feeling in a part of the body
Solvent start learning		a liquid in which solid substances become melted
Prosthesis (pl. prostheses) start learning		1. Prosthesis (pl. prostheses) – an artificial body part that replaces a missing one, such as a leg or an arm
socket start learning		the part of a prosthetic limb that connects to the remaining part of the body
rigid start learning		unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible
pylon start learning		– the internal structure of a prosthetic leg that provides strength and supports body weight
Prosthetics start learning		– the science of or the part of medicine that deals with artificial body parts
Residual limb start learning		the portion of an arm or leg left after an amputation
Composite start learning		a combination of two or more distinct materials with different physical or chemical properties, combined on a macroscopic scale to create a new material with superior qualities like greater strength, stiffness, or toughness
Prosthetist start learning		a person who makes artificial body parts, such as an arm, foot, or tooth, that replace missing parts, a specialist in prosthetics
sensor start learning		device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it
Prosthetic start learning		relating to an artificial body part that replaces a missing part
smart biomaterial start learning		a material that changes in response to stimulus
hydrogel start learning		a soft, water-filled materal made of polymers
nanomaterial start learning		a material with a structure ranging in size from 1 to 100 nanometers
Drug delivery system start learning		a method or material used to control how and where a drug is released in the body
Shape memory start learning		a property of a material that allows it to return to its original shape after being deformed
Stimulus start learning		an external factor that causes the material to react, such as heat or light
Polymers start learning		substances made of very long chains of small molecules
Bioconjugates start learning		molecules that combine a biological component with another chemical substance to create new or enhanced functions
Coil start learning		a structure formed when something is wound or twisted into a spiral shape
Shape recovery start learning		the ability of a material to return to its original shape after being deformed
self-propelled start learning		able to move by its own power
mobility issue start learning		a disability that affects movement
life-altering start learning		having an effect that is strong enough to change someone's life
foldable start learning		able to be folded into a small space
push-rim start learning		an extra rim attached to a wheel used to impart motion to the wheel
push handle start learning		the part by which a wheelchair is pushed
paraplegic start learning		a person affected by paralysis of the legs and lower body
quadriplegic start learning		a person affected by paralysis of all four limbs
lever start learning		a bar or handle that moves around a fixed point
voice synthesiser start learning		converts written text into spoken audio using computational models to generate human-like speech
Pancreas start learning		An organ in the body that produces insulin and other digestive enzymes
Diabetes start learning		A chronic condition where the body cannot properly use or produce enough insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels
Bolus start learning		A single, larger dose of insulin delivered to cover food intake or correct high blood sugar
Basal Rate start learning		A continuous, small amount of insulin delivered by an insulin pump to keep blood sugar stable between meals and overnight
Cannula start learning		A small, flexible tube inserted under the skin to deliver fluids into the body
Reservoir start learning		The part of an insulin pump that holds the insulin before it is delivered through the tubing and cannula
Rapid-acting start learning		Starts working quickly
Infusion start learning		The process of delivering fluids or medication into the body, often through a tube or needle
Mimics start learning		Imitates or copies the function or behavior of something else
On-demand start learning		Something that is available or done whenever it is needed, rather than at a fixed time
Alcohol swabs start learning		Small pads soaked in alcohol, used to clean the skin before injections or medical procedures to prevent infection
Microbubbles start learning		Tiny gas-filled bubbles, often used in medical imaging or drug delivery.
T-junction start learning		A point where one channel joins another at a right angle, forming a "T" shape.
sonication start learning		The use of sound waves (usually ultrasound) to mix or break apart particles in a liquid
Air embolism start learning		A blockage of blood vessels caused by air bubbles entering the bloodstream
Solvent start learning		A liquid that dissolves other substances to form a solution
intact start learning		Whole or undamaged; not broken or altered
Ripening start learning		The process by which something matures or reaches full development (e.g., fruits or emulsions)
Glass transition start learning		The reversible change of a material (like a polymer) from a hard, glassy state to a soft, rubbery state
Suspension start learning		A mixture where small solid particles are dispersed throughout a liquid without dissolving
Exhaled start learning		Breathed out; released from the lungs.

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