VOA慢速英语:Study: Plants May Help Women Live Longer

mortality – n. the number of deaths that occur in a particular time or place

vegetation – n. plants in general : plants that cover a particular area

epidemiology – medical n. the study of how disease spreads and how disease can be controlled

satellite – n. a machine that is sent into space and that moves around the earth, moon, sun, or a planet

risk factor – n. something that increases risk; especially : something that makes a person more likely to get a particular disease or condition

landscape architect – n. a person whose job is to plan and create large outdoor spaces such as gardens, parks, etc.