VOA慢速英语:New Treatment Could Prevent, Reverse Alzheimer’s

form – n. the shape of something

reverse – v. to cause (something, such as a process) to stop or return to an earlier state

function – n. the special purpose or activity for which a thing exists or is used

key – adj. extremely important

absence – n. a state or condition in which something expected, wanted or looked for is not present or does not exist; a state or condition in which something is absent

traumatic – adj. related to or caused by a severe injury to the body

progression – n. the process of developing over a period of time

modify – v. to change the appearance, direction or progression of something

impact – n. an influence or effect

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