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hormone – n. a natural substance that influences the way in which the body grows

complication – n. a health condition or conditions often caused or brought on by another condition or a medical procedure

scan – v. to use a special camera to make an image of something so that it can be studied closely

inflammation – n. a condition where tissue becomes red, painful and swollen

stage – n. a period in the development of something

thermal – adj. related to heat

infrared – n. a form of electro-magnetic radiation closely related to heat

manage – v. to direct; to take care of; to have control of