COMMONLY CONFUSED WORDS

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take (someone) away by force or deception

abduct

A movement away from the midline of the body

abduct

A movement toward the midline of the body

adduct

A verb that means to willingly receive, allow, or approve of something or someone.

A preposition, conjunction, or verb that means "not including" or "excluding".

except

A noun that refers to an opinion, suggestion, or recommendation that is given or received.

advice

A verb that means to give an opinion, suggestion, recommendation, or information to someone.

advise

patient has a fever

a febrile

patient with no fever

afebrile

Usually used as a verb, meaning to influence or produce a change in something.

affect

Usually used as a noun, meaning the result or consequence of something.

effect

An indirect reference to something else, often used in literature and poetry to add depth and meaning.

allusion

The act of avoiding or escaping, often by being clever or tricky.

elusion

Something that is not as it seems, or a trick of the brain that makes you sense something that isn't there.

illusion

Means someone or something is unknown or unidentified, or lacks interesting or unusual features.

anonymous

Means everyone is in total agreement, or sharing the same views or sentiments.

unanimous

Means "before" or "previous" and is often used in the context of time or order of events.

ante

Means "against" or "opposite" and is often used to describe opposition or resistance to something.

anti

Means toward the front of the body, or in front of.

A term that's not commonly used in anatomy.

interior

Means below or away from the head, or toward the feet.

inferior

An irregular heartbeat that can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm.

arrythmia

A skin condition that can be caused by a hot environment, hyperthermia, fever, mild viral infection, or emotional phenomena.

erythema

To convince or give confidence to someone.

assure

To make certain that something will happen.

ensure

To protect against loss, damage, or injury, or to provide or obtain insurance on something.

insure

Relates to the ear or hearing, and is used in contexts that deal with listening or sound perception.

aural

Pertains to the mouth, including speech or the act of speaking.

oral

a provitamin A compound that converts to vitamin A in the body

carotene

a structural protein that gives structure to hair, skin, and nails.

keratin

A bony compartment in the base of the skull that protects the pituitary gland.

sella

"storeroom" or "chamber" and is the origin of the medical term "cell"

cella

To remove parts of a work, like a book or movie, that are considered offensive, inappropriate, or a threat to security.

censor

To formally express disapproval or criticism of actions or behavior.

censure

A verb that means to mention, quote, or refer to something to support a point of view or argument.

cite

A noun that means a location or place, especially where work is being done.

site

A noun or verb that refers to seeing or something that is seen.

sight

Describes the climate or weather conditions of a specific area, such as temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.

climatic

Describes the peak or high point of a series of events, or the most intense part of something.

climactic

An adjective that means something is rough, uneven, or lacks refinement. It can also mean crude, harsh, or vulgar.

coarse

A noun that can mean a path, direction, or route. It can also refer to a series of lessons or a specific area of study.

course

Means something that completes, enhances, or works well with something else.

complement

Means a remark or action that expresses approval, admiration, or respect.

compliment

noun referring to the awareness that one's actions are right or wrong

conscience

an adjective meaning "awake" or "alert."

conscious

A long, flexible string or rope, often made of thinner pieces woven together. It can also refer to a cable, a measure of cut wood, or a cordlike structure in anatomy.

cord

A group of three or more musical tones played together in harmony. It can also refer to a feeling or emotion.

chord

pertaining to the pain in the urinary bladder

cyctalgic

the maximum pressure of blood in your arteries when your heart contracts

systolic

the scientific study of food, nutrition, and diet

sitology

a noun that means a choice made after considering multiple options.

decision

an incision of the eye's lens, usually to remove a catarac

discission

A verb that means to make a situation less dangerous or tense, especially by reducing or removing its cause.

defuse

A verb that means to spread out or become transmitted, especially by contact.

diffuse

A noun that means the act of moving downward, dropping, or falling. It can also refer to a person's ancestry or background.

descent

A noun or verb that means to hold or express opinions that are different from those that are commonly, previously, or officially held. It is often associated with opposition in a political or social context.

dissent

Means "inconspicuous", "cautious", or "discerning". It's often used to describe people, actions, and things in less technical contexts.

discreet

Means "separate" or "distinct". It's often used in mathematical and research contexts as the opposite of "continuous".

discrete

relating to or made up of ducts, which are tubes or vessels in the body that carry fluids

ductal

capable of being hammered thin or drawn out. It can also mean capable of being elongated without breaking

ductile

A physical difficulty swallowing. The term comes from the words "dys" meaning difficulty and "phag" meaning eating.

dysphagia

An inability to understand or use spoken language, often due to brain damage.

dysphasia

AP 2.1

AP 2.1

COMPUTER 2.1

COMPUTER 2.1

FILIPINO 2.1

FILIPINO 2.1

AP 2.2

AP 2.2

AP 2.3

AP 2.3

SCIENCE 2.1

SCIENCE 2.1

SCIENCE 2.2

SCIENCE 2.2

AP 2.4

AP 2.4

FILIPINO 2.2

FILIPINO 2.2

ENGLISH 2.2

ENGLISH 2.2

FILIPINO 2.3

FILIPINO 2.3

AP 2.5

AP 2.5

MAPEH 2.1

MAPEH 2.1

FILIPINO 2.4

FILIPINO 2.4

MTB

MTB

ENGLISH 2.3

ENGLISH 2.3

ENGLISH 2.4

ENGLISH 2.4

COMPUTER 2.2

COMPUTER 2.2

AP 2.1

AP 2.1

MTB 2.2

MTB 2.2

SCIENCE 3.1

SCIENCE 3.1

NANAY 1.1

NANAY 1.1

AP 2.2

AP 2.2

SCIENCE 3.2

SCIENCE 3.2

COMPUTER 2.1

COMPUTER 2.1

FILIPINO 3.1

FILIPINO 3.1

MAPEH 2.2

MAPEH 2.2

AP 2.3

AP 2.3

FILIPINO 3.2

FILIPINO 3.2

MTB 2.1

MTB 2.1

COMPUTER 2.2

COMPUTER 2.2

MAPEH 2.1

MAPEH 2.1

AP 2.4

AP 2.4

ENGLISH 2.1

ENGLISH 2.1

FILIPINO 3.3

FILIPINO 3.3

CE 2.1

CE 2.1

SCIENCE 3.3

SCIENCE 3.3

TERMINOLOGIES

TERMINOLOGIES

TERMINOLOGIES .2

TERMINOLOGIES .2

AP 2.5

AP 2.5

EXAM

EXAM

EXAM

EXAM

TERM 1

TERM 1

TERM 2

TERM 2

TERM 3

TERM 3

問題一覧

take (someone) away by force or deception

abduct

A movement away from the midline of the body

abduct

A movement toward the midline of the body

adduct

A verb that means to willingly receive, allow, or approve of something or someone.

A preposition, conjunction, or verb that means "not including" or "excluding".

except

A noun that refers to an opinion, suggestion, or recommendation that is given or received.

advice

A verb that means to give an opinion, suggestion, recommendation, or information to someone.

advise

patient has a fever

a febrile

patient with no fever

afebrile

Usually used as a verb, meaning to influence or produce a change in something.

affect

Usually used as a noun, meaning the result or consequence of something.

effect

An indirect reference to something else, often used in literature and poetry to add depth and meaning.

allusion

The act of avoiding or escaping, often by being clever or tricky.

elusion

Something that is not as it seems, or a trick of the brain that makes you sense something that isn't there.

illusion

Means someone or something is unknown or unidentified, or lacks interesting or unusual features.

anonymous

Means everyone is in total agreement, or sharing the same views or sentiments.

unanimous

Means "before" or "previous" and is often used in the context of time or order of events.

ante

Means "against" or "opposite" and is often used to describe opposition or resistance to something.

anti

Means toward the front of the body, or in front of.

A term that's not commonly used in anatomy.

interior

Means below or away from the head, or toward the feet.

inferior

An irregular heartbeat that can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm.

arrythmia

A skin condition that can be caused by a hot environment, hyperthermia, fever, mild viral infection, or emotional phenomena.

erythema

To convince or give confidence to someone.

assure

To make certain that something will happen.

ensure

To protect against loss, damage, or injury, or to provide or obtain insurance on something.

insure

Relates to the ear or hearing, and is used in contexts that deal with listening or sound perception.

aural

Pertains to the mouth, including speech or the act of speaking.

oral

a provitamin A compound that converts to vitamin A in the body

carotene

a structural protein that gives structure to hair, skin, and nails.

keratin

A bony compartment in the base of the skull that protects the pituitary gland.

sella

"storeroom" or "chamber" and is the origin of the medical term "cell"

cella

To remove parts of a work, like a book or movie, that are considered offensive, inappropriate, or a threat to security.

censor

To formally express disapproval or criticism of actions or behavior.

censure

A verb that means to mention, quote, or refer to something to support a point of view or argument.

cite

A noun that means a location or place, especially where work is being done.

site

A noun or verb that refers to seeing or something that is seen.

sight

Describes the climate or weather conditions of a specific area, such as temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.

climatic

Describes the peak or high point of a series of events, or the most intense part of something.

climactic

An adjective that means something is rough, uneven, or lacks refinement. It can also mean crude, harsh, or vulgar.

coarse

A noun that can mean a path, direction, or route. It can also refer to a series of lessons or a specific area of study.

course

Means something that completes, enhances, or works well with something else.

complement

Means a remark or action that expresses approval, admiration, or respect.

compliment

noun referring to the awareness that one's actions are right or wrong

conscience

an adjective meaning "awake" or "alert."

conscious

A long, flexible string or rope, often made of thinner pieces woven together. It can also refer to a cable, a measure of cut wood, or a cordlike structure in anatomy.

cord

A group of three or more musical tones played together in harmony. It can also refer to a feeling or emotion.

chord

pertaining to the pain in the urinary bladder

cyctalgic

the maximum pressure of blood in your arteries when your heart contracts

systolic

the scientific study of food, nutrition, and diet

sitology

a noun that means a choice made after considering multiple options.

decision

an incision of the eye's lens, usually to remove a catarac

discission

A verb that means to make a situation less dangerous or tense, especially by reducing or removing its cause.

defuse

A verb that means to spread out or become transmitted, especially by contact.

diffuse

A noun that means the act of moving downward, dropping, or falling. It can also refer to a person's ancestry or background.

descent

dissent

Means "inconspicuous", "cautious", or "discerning". It's often used to describe people, actions, and things in less technical contexts.

discreet

Means "separate" or "distinct". It's often used in mathematical and research contexts as the opposite of "continuous".

discrete

relating to or made up of ducts, which are tubes or vessels in the body that carry fluids

ductal

capable of being hammered thin or drawn out. It can also mean capable of being elongated without breaking

ductile

A physical difficulty swallowing. The term comes from the words "dys" meaning difficulty and "phag" meaning eating.

dysphagia

An inability to understand or use spoken language, often due to brain damage.

dysphasia