Vocabulary for this Week - 3

 Vocabulary for this week -3



21. Cumulative: Accumulative or adding up over time.

Example: i. The patient's symptoms appeared to be the result of 'cumulative' stress over several months, not just a single incidence.

ii. 'Cumulative' trauma disorders are caused by repetitive strain and overuse of a particular part of the body.

22. Protracted:   Extended or prolonged.

Example: The patient's recovery from pneumonia was 'protracted' due to a delayed diagnosis and the subsequent development of complications.  

23. To fuel:   To support or provide energy.

Example: The patient was advised to increase their carbohydrate intake 'to fuel' their body adequately for the upcoming marathon, despite their diabetes.

24. To forge: To create or to develop.

Example: The team of doctors worked tirelessly 'to forge' a new treatment plan for the epidemic, combing various approaches to improve patient outcome. 

25.  Feeling contentment:  A sense of satisfaction or happiness.

Example: After several days of treatment, the patient reported 'feeling contentment' with the significant improvement in their chronic pain symptoms.

26:  Surge: A sudden increase or rise.

Example: Due to a sudden 'surge' in flu cases, the hospital's emergency unit was overwhelmed, prompting the activation of additional staff and resources. 

27.  Resurge: Experience a renewed surge.

Example: The clinic experienced a 're-surge' in patient appointments as flu season arrived earlier than expected. 

28. Evoke: To bring forth or elicit.

Example: The patient's detailed account of their symptoms 'evoked' a sense of urgency among the medical staff, leading to an immediate diagnostic assessment.

29.  A cue: A signal or prompt.

Example: The nurse took the patient's frown as 'a cue' to ask more about his pain levels, which led to a timely adjustment of his pain management plan.

30.  Expunge: To erase or remove completely.

Example: After reviewing the patient's medical history, the doctor decided to 'expunge' an outdated diagnosis to prevent any confusion in the future treatment plans. 



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