VOA慢速英语:New Gene Therapy 'Precisely' Targets Cancer

revolutionize – v. to change (something) very much or completely : to cause a revolution in (something)

makeup – n. the way in which something is put together or arranged

innovations – n. the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods

chemotherapy – n.  the use of chemicals to treat or control a disease (such as cancer)

surgery – n. medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into someone's body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts

tailored – v. to make (clothing that is measured to fit a particular person)

variations – n. a change in the form, position, condition, or amount of something

therapies – n. the treatment of physical or mental illnesses

mutated – v. to cause (a gene) to change and create an unusual characteristic in a plant or animal : to cause mutation in (a gene)

microprocessor – n.  the device in a computer that manages information and controls what the computer does

pharmaceutical – adj.  of or relating to the production and sale of drugs and medicine

accelerating – v.  to move faster : to gain speed

unleash – v. to allow or cause (something very powerful) to happen suddenly

immune- adj.  of or relating to the body's immune system or protection from disease