Dictionary of Technical Words: Vocabulary Building
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01. Anatomy –
01 -- abductor [n.] -- a muscle used to pull a body part away from the midline of the body or from another part
02 -- aqueous humor [n.] -- a transparent water-like fluid inside the front part of the eye
03 – atrium [n.] -- either of the two upper chambers through which blood enters the ventricles (bottom chambers) of the heart [synonym: auricle]
04 -- auricle [n.] – (a). atrium | (b). the outer part of the ear
05 -- ball-and-socket joint [n.] -- a joint (such as hip joint) in which the ball-shaped part of a bone fits into the curved hollow part of another bone
06 -- brainstem [n.] -- the stalk-like lowest part of the brain, made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata, connecting the cerebrum to form the spinal cord
07 -- bronchus [n.] (pl. bronchi) -- one of the two terminal branches of the trachea (windpipe) that lead respectively into the right and the left lung and allow passage of air in and out of the lungs
08 -- capillary [n.] -- any of the smallest tubes in the body that transports blood to larger vessels in the body [synonyms: duct, vessel]
09 -- central nervous system [n.] -- the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
10 -- cephalic [adj.] -- relating or pertaining to the head or the head end of the body
11 -- cervical [adj.] – (a). of or pertaining to or connected with the cervix (the neck of the uterus) | (a). of or pertaining to or connected with the neck
12 -- ciliary muscle [n.] -- an intrinsic muscle of the eye that controls the shape or curvature of the lens
13 -- clavicle [n.] -- either of the two bones that connect the sternum (the long flat bone in the upper middle of the front of the chest) to the shoulder [synonym: collarbone]
14 -- coccyx [n.] -- the small bone at the very bottom of the spine
15 -- colonic [adj.] -- connected with the colon, (= part of the large intestine)
16 -- cornea [n.] -- the transparent layer of the eye that covers and protects the front portion of the eye
17 -- corneal [adj.] – relating to the transparent layer of the eye that covers and protects the front portion of the eye
18 -- coronary artery [n.] -- either of the two arteries (vessels) that supply blood rich in oxygen to the heart
19 -- corpuscle [n.] -- any of the red or white cells found in the blood of vertebrates
20 -- costal [adj.] -- connected with the ribs
21 -- cranium [n.] (pl. craniums or crania) -- the large round superior part of the skull, made up of the cranial bones, that encloses and protects the brain
22 -- diaphragm [n.] -- the layer of muscle between the lungs and the stomach, separating the chest cavity from the abdomen, used to control breathing
23 -- external ear [n.] -- the parts of the ear outside the eardrum
24 -- extrinsic [adj.] -- (of a muscle) having its origin outside the region from the part which it moves
25 -- femoral [adj.] – relating to the upper bone of the leg or hind leg
26 -- femur [n.] (pl. femurs or femora) -- upper bone of the leg or hind leg; the thigh bone
27 -- forebrain [n.] -- the front part of the brain
28 -- glottis [n.] -- the upper or top part of the respiratory passage that leads from the throat to the lungs and contains vocal cords and the narrow opening between them
29 -- hindbrain [n.] -- the part of the brain comprising the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata located near the base of the head
30 -- hippocampus [n.] (pl. hippocampi) -- either of the two areas of the brain lying deep in the medial temporal lobes and plays a critical role in emotions, learning, and memory
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Manik Joshi was born on January 26, 1979, at Ranikhet, a picturesque town in the Kumaon region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He is a permanent resident of the Sheeshmahal area of Kathgodam located in the city of Haldwani in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India. He completed his schooling in four different schools. He is a science graduate in the ZBC – zoology, botany, and chemistry – subjects. He is also an MBA with a specialization in marketing. Additionally, he holds diplomas in “computer applications”, “multimedia and web-designing”, and “computer hardware and networking”. During his schooldays, he wanted to enter the field of medical science; however, after graduation, he shifted his focus to the field of management. After obtaining his MBA, he enrolled in a computer education center; he became so fascinated with working on the computer that he decided to develop his career in this field. Over the following years, he worked at some computer-related full-time jobs. Following that, he became interested in Internet Marketing, particularly in domaining (business of buying and selling domain names), web design (creating websites), and various other online jobs. However, later he shifted his focus solely to self-publishing. Manik is a nature-lover. He has always been fascinated by overcast skies. He is passionate about traveling and enjoys solo travel most of the time rather than traveling in groups. He is actually quite a loner who prefers to do his own thing. He likes to listen to music, particularly when he is working on the computer. Reading and writing are definitely his favorite pastimes, but he has no interest in sports. Manik has always dreamt of a prosperous life and prefers to live a life of luxury. He has a keen interest in politics because he believes it is politics that decides everything else. He feels a sense of gratification sharing his experiences and knowledge with the outside world. However, he is an introvert by nature and thus gives prominence to only a few people in his personal life. He is not a spiritual man, yet he actively seeks knowledge about the metaphysical world; he is particularly interested in learning about life beyond death. In addition to writing academic/informational text and fictional content, he also maintains a personal diary. He has always had a desire to stand out from the crowd. He does not believe in treading the beaten path and avoids copying someone else’s path to success. Two things he always refrains from are smoking and drinking; he is a teetotaler and very health-conscious. He usually wakes up before the sun rises. He starts his morning with meditation and exercise. Fitness is an integral and indispensable part of his life. He gets energized by solving complex problems. He loves himself the way he is and he loves the way he looks. He doesn’t believe in following fashion trends. He dresses according to what suits him and what he is comfortable in. He believes in taking calculated risks. His philosophy is to expect the best but prepare for the worst. According to him, you can’t succeed if you are unwilling to fail. For Manik, life is about learning from mistakes and figuring out how to move forward.
