Meaning: a medication used to treat anxiety

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doctor prescribed Valium for her anxiety.

Category: Medicine › Pharmacology

Synonyms: diazepam

Meaning: slang for marijuana

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was caught with some wacky baccy at the festival.

Category: Medicine › Substance Use

Synonyms:

• weed
• pot

Meaning: the process of transplanting organs or tissues between different species

Part of speech: noun

Example: Xenotransplantation is being researched to address organ shortages.

Category: Medicine › Transplantation

Meaning: a form of electromagnetic radiation used for imaging

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for fractures.

Category: Medicine › Medical Imaging

Meaning: a tropical skin disease caused by bacteria

Part of speech: noun

Example: Yaws can cause painful sores on the skin.

Category: Medicine › Diseases

Meaning: a fungal infection caused by yeast

Part of speech: noun

Example: She was treated for a yeast infection.

Category: Medicine › Infections

Meaning: a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes

Part of speech: noun

Example: Yellow fever can be prevented by vaccination.

Category: Medicine › Diseases