distil
to separate a liquid by heating it and cooling the vapor
Episode vocabulary
Grey's Anatomy S5E16: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 16Drama
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sutured
closed with stitches
steerable
able to be steered or controlled in direction
lacerate
to tear or cut deeply
forceps
a surgical tool with two arms used for holding or gripping things
clotted
thickened into a solid mass or lumps
serviceable
usable and good enough for the purpose
opinionated
having strong opinions and often expressing them in a forceful way
outrank
to have a higher rank or status than someone or something
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
patter
a light tapping or rustling sound
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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femoral
relating to the thigh bone or the upper part of the leg
maim
to injure someone very badly, often permanently
stoic
calm and not showing much emotion, even in difficult situations
catheter
a thin tube put into the body to remove or add fluid
scalpel
a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
placenta
an organ in a pregnant woman or female mammal that gives the baby oxygen and food before birth
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
resourceful
good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
nudge
to push or touch someone or something gently
instill
to teach someone a belief, feeling, or habit gradually