House S6E21: English vocabulary

a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a comment or post that reveals an important part of a story, movie, or game before you see it

a serious medical condition caused by the body's extreme response to an infection

the long handle of a broom

the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

relating to the treatment of bones and joints

clear and easy to understand; expressed in a clear way

one of the air-filled spaces in the bones around the nose and eyes

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

a small sac in the body that is filled with fluid or soft material

the act of keeping horses in stables

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a serious illness that causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord

relating to an artificial body part

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to put someone or something in danger

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

the process of breathing

the surgical removal of part of the body, especially a limb

made invalid or no longer legally effective

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

having spikes or sharp points

making quick, sharp movements

affecting an entire system, not just one part

an area of damaged tissue in the body caused by injury or disease

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a simple sugar that the body uses for energy

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

the clear liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord

a dive in which the body curves like a swan before entering the water

a doctor who specializes in operations on bones, joints, and muscles

one of the large veins in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

past tense and past participle of shoot

a tall tree with rough leaves and hard wood

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

quick to react or answer

a casual way to ask for a high five

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

to hold on tightly to someone or something

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

relating to diabetes or to people who have diabetes

used to say that something is not surprising

a medicine that prevents blood from clotting too easily

the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

showing or based on a difference

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

to fail to keep a promise or agreement

a solid mass of blood that forms inside a blood vessel

an official who checks fire safety and investigates fires

to avoid speaking directly about a difficult or sensitive topic

a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner

a chemical element that is important for plant and animal life

a fact, idea, or statement that is opposite to another one and cannot both be true

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

medical treatment that helps you move better after an injury or illness