Grey's Anatomy S12E18: English vocabulary

the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

starting to appear or become important

a painful swollen area in the body that contains pus

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

clear and easy to understand; expressed in a clear way

to breathe air out of your lungs

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

to cut open a body, plant, or animal in order to study its parts

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

making a long, sharp s sound

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

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

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

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

a light, peaceful sleep

to pull something back or back in

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

spread out over a wide area; not concentrated

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

using statistics or based on statistical data

comfortable with many different cultures and countries

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

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

relating to the lungs

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

a cart in a hospital that carries emergency equipment and medicine

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

relating to diabetes or to people who have diabetes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an unborn baby in the later stages of development

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

to laugh quietly

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

impossible to defeat or overcome

the fact of living in a place, or the place where you live

relating to the abdomen or stomach area

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

a hospital room where surgery is performed

to upset or disturb someone badly

an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

the natural firmness or tightness of your muscles

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

causing worry, sadness, or pain

something that is given or allowed, especially after a request or demand

used to show approval or encouragement

to reach the lowest point, especially after a decline

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

a dishonest or unprincipled person

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a device used to hold two things tightly together

relating to a parent or parents

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

to drive a vehicle into a place and stop there

a program you use to look at websites on the internet