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gene therapy – medical n. the transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.

blister – n. a raised area on the skin that contains clear liquid and that is caused by injury to the skin

fragile – adj. easily broken or damaged

opt – v. to make a choice; especially : to decide in favor of something

palliative – medical n. : something that reduces the effects or symptoms of a medical condition without curing it

compassion – n. a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc.

last resort – n. something done only if nothing else works

indefinitely – adv.

transplant – medical : to perform a medical operation in which an organ or other part that has been removed from the body of one person is put into the body of another person

vital signs – n. important body functions (such as breathing and heartbeat) that are measured to see if someone is alive or healthy