Mayo Clinic Explains Breast Cancer – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.I'm Dr
2.Judy Bowie, a breast surgeon at Mayo Clinic
3.In this video, we'll cover the basics of breast cancer
4.What is it
5.Who gets it
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B1)
complicated
B1To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
Example:
"a complicated and scary topic."
relatively
A2Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.
Example:
"relatively common type of cancer."
worldwide
A2Spanning the world; global.
Example:
"worldwide and the most common cancer"
tailor-made
B1Made by a tailor, especially if made to order; bespoke
Example:
"tailor-made to each patient."
scientists
A2One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.
Example:
"Scientists have identified several genes"
scientifically
B1Using science or methods of science.
Example:
"what is scientifically"
considered
A2To think about seriously.
Example:
"considered an older age."
moderation
B2The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes
Example:
"moderation lowers your risk, too."
thickening
A2To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
Example:
"thickening in your breast,"
indicated
A2To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.
Example:
"indicated as part of the treatment."
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| complicated | B1 | To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult. |
| relatively | A2 | Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing. |
| worldwide | A2 | Spanning the world; global. |
| tailor-made | B1 | Made by a tailor, especially if made to order; bespoke |
| scientists | A2 | One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others. |
| scientifically | B1 | Using science or methods of science. |
| considered | A2 | To think about seriously. |
| moderation | B2 | The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes |
| thickening | A2 | To make thicker (in the sense of wider). |
| indicated | A2 | To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known. |
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