Henrietta Lacks Vocab 2

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What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?

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well-meaning and kindly

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What is the meaning of the word 'replicate'?

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to make an exact copy of; reproduce

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What is the meaning of the word 'capitalize'?

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convert into money or other capital

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What is the meaning of the word 'autopsy'?

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an examination of a body performed after death to discover the cause of death

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What is the meaning of the word 'standardization'?

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the process of making something conform to a standard, or rule

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What is the meaning of the word 'influence'?

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the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

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What is the meaning of the word 'ethics'?

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moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity

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What is the meaning of the word 'tissue'?

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a group of cells that perform a specific function in an organism

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What is the meaning of the word 'biopsy'?

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the removal of cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence of disease

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What is the meaning of the word 'research'?

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the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions