R4 U4 I4 VOCAB

Despite their best efforts to maintain the ancient building, the visible signs of _____ became increasingly apparent over the years, particularly in the cracks along the foundation.

• Prescription

• Longevity

• Deterioration

• Implant

After extensive testing, the medical team determined that the donor’s kidney was _____ with the recipient’s blood type and immune system, allowing the transplant to proceed.

• Compatible

• Benign

• Terminal

• Paralyze

Scientists have been working tirelessly to develop an advanced _____ that could replace failing organs with minimal risk of rejection.

• Implant

• Gerontology

• Malfunction

• Rejuvenation

The unexpected _____ of the critical life-support machine during the surgery caused a brief moment of panic in the operating room.

• Prescription

• Deficiency

• Malfunction

• Deterioration

While the tumor was discovered early, the relief came only after a biopsy confirmed that it was indeed _____.

• Benign

• Terminal

• Rejuvenation

• Senility

As the disease progressed, she experienced an alarming tendency to _____, losing control over her limbs unexpectedly.

• Paralyze

• Deteriorate

• Nurture

• Implant

The doctor explained that the lack of vitamin D in the diet could lead to a severe _____ in bone density, increasing the risk of fractures.

• Deficiency

• Longevity

• Prescription

• Terminal disease

The government’s decision to prioritize funding for the elderly reflects the growing importance of _____, a field dedicated to understanding and improving the aging process.

• Gerontology

• Rejuvenation

• Birth defect

• Implant

The discovery of a genetic _____ early in pregnancy allowed doctors to recommend specialized care and preventative measures for the baby.

• Birth defect

• Compatible

• Implant

• Malfunction

Innovations in regenerative medicine are paving the way for _____ therapies that could potentially reverse the effects of aging at the cellular level.

• Rejuvenation

• Prescription

• Terminal

• Senility