UNLOCK 4 - Unit 3 MEDICINE - RW | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

the lack of money provided for something, often academic or scientific research

underfunding

the use of drugs, exercises, etc.to improve the condition of a sick or injured person, or to cure a disease

treatment

reactions or feelings of illness that are caused by a disease

symptoms

the cutting open of the body to repair a damaged part

surgery

materials with particular physical characteristics

substances

a way of life that does not involve much activity or exercise

sedentary lifestyle

sth used to protect a person against possible harship or difficulty

safety net

despite; not being affected by sth

regardless

a person who supports a particular idea or plan of action

proponent

having the qualities that you connect with trained and skilled people

professional

a disease that can be avoided, often by a person looking after themselves better

preventable illness

exact and accurate

precise

connected with the body

physical

the official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years

patent

related to the treatment of illness and injuries

medical

workers, especially people who do practical work with their hands

labour

against the law

illegal

to provide money to pay for sth

fund

an illness that affects large numbers of people at the same time

epidemic

being unable to function normally without a particular medicine

drug dependency

following the usual practices

conventional

causing disagreement or discussion

controversial

an amount of money that is given to help pay for sth

contribution

a meeting to discuss sth or to get advice

consultation

difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts

complex

most important or main

chief

a duty or responsibility that is hard to bear

burden

having a negative or harmful effect on something

adverse

enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

adequate