hospitalize
to admit someone to a hospital for treatment
Episode vocabulary
House S2E9: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 9Drama
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futilely
in a way that does not achieve the result you want
milliliter
a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
decimate
to damage or destroy something very badly
mangle
to badly damage something by tearing, crushing, or cutting it
regrowth
the process of growing again after being cut, damaged, or destroyed
ophthalmologist
a doctor who specializes in eye diseases and eye surgery
vaccinate
give someone or something a vaccine to protect against a disease
clotted
thickened into a solid mass or lumps
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
outflank
to move around the side of an enemy or obstacle to gain an advantage
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
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magnify
to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope
pituitary
the pituitary gland
toga
a loose robe worn in ancient Rome
placard
a large sign or poster, especially one used in a protest or public notice
dilate
to make something wider or more open, or become wider or more open
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
usurp
to take power, a role, or a position by force or unfairly
vertebra
one of the small bones that make up the spine
paralyze
to make a person or part of the body unable to move
kneecap
the bone at the front of the knee
inexplicable
impossible to explain
benzene
a colorless, flammable liquid used in making chemicals and as a solvent