Vocabulary - Trading His Football for a Scalpel

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pediatric

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branch of medicine dealing with the health of infants and children

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permeated

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to spread throughout

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flourish

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suddenly develop

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neurosurgeon

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a specially trained doctor who works on nervous systems

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dormant

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temporarily inactive or asleep

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scalpel

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a small, sharp knife used by surgeons

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healthcare

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the organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community

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surgery

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a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments to repair damage or remove tissue

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diagnosis

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the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms

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treatment

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the management and care of a patient to combat a disease or condition