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Key Scientists Vocabulary - Alexander Fleming

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Key Scientists Vocabulary
Scotland
Scotland
[noun]

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

Ex: Scotland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including the Highlands and numerous lochs. 
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farmer
farmer
[noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: He's a farmer known for his juicy watermelons. 
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sibling
sibling
[noun]

one's brother or sister

Ex: She has a close relationship with her sibling and talks to her every day. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change one's place of residence or work

Ex: He is moving to a different country to pursue his career. 
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: He had to decide whether to accept the job offer. 
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
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doctor
doctor
[noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: I want to become a doctor so I can take care of people's health. 
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medicine
medicine
[noun]

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

Ex: After years of rigorous study, she graduated from medical school and was excited to begin her career in medicine, helping patients recover from illnesses. 
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researcher

someone who studies a subject carefully and carries out academic or scientific research

Ex: A researcher must be thorough and patient in their work. 
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discovery
discovery
[noun]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

Ex: The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine by introducing the first antibiotic. 
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penicillin

any of variation of antibiotics obtained from Penicillium moulds and used to treat or prevent a wide range of bacterial infections

Ex: Penicillin is commonly prescribed for bacterial infections. 
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to happen
to happen
[Verb]

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

Ex: An unexpected storm can happen at any time of year. 
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by accident
by accident
[Adverb]

without any intention or planning

Ex: She broke the vase by accident while cleaning the shelf. 
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laboratory

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

Ex: The chemistry students conducted experiments in the laboratory to study chemical reactions. 
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fungus
fungus
[noun]

a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms

Ex: They discovered a new species of fungus in the rainforest that glows in the dark. 
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dish
dish
[noun]

a flat, shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from

Ex: I cooked the lasagna in a large baking dish. 
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to kill
to kill
[Verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The hunter aimed carefully to kill the deer for food. 
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bacteria
bacteria
[noun]

(microbiology) single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, and can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral

Ex: Bacteria play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter in the ecosystem. 
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antibiotic

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection. 
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infection
infection
[noun]

a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling

Ex: He was diagnosed with a bacterial infection in his lungs. 
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to save
to save
[Verb]

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

Ex: Lifeguards work tirelessly to save swimmers in distress. 
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World War II

the war that took place from the year 1939 to 1945 between the axis and the allies

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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

Ex: First aid is administered to treat minor injuries and wounds. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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injury
injury
[noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: After the attack, she had a serious head injury. 
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: As a scientist, he spends a lot of time in the lab. 
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award
award
[noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in cinema. 
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nobel prize

an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace

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curious
curious
[Adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics. 
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to explore

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

Ex: The researchers explored the effects of climate change on local ecosystems, conducting experiments to gather data and analyze their findings. 
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laboratory

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

Ex: The chemistry students conducted experiments in the laboratory to study chemical reactions. 
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experiment

a test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis

Ex: The scientists conducted an experiment to test their new hypothesis. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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heart attack

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his chest and was rushed to the hospital with a suspected heart attack. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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to paint
to paint
[Verb]

to produce a picture or design with paint

Ex: She painted a beautiful landscape of the countryside. 
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to place
to place
[Verb]

to lay or put something somewhere

Ex: She decided to place the vase of flowers on the dining table as a centerpiece. 
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colorful
colorful
[Adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The art gallery displayed a collection of colorful paintings and sculptures. 
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