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Descendant A person who is related to someone from a previous generation

Tissue sample A small piece taken from a living organism

Consent Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Test tube A small glass or plastic tube used in scientific experiments

Culture The process of growing cells, bacteria, or other microorganisms

Vital Absolutely necessary or important

Uncover To reveal or make known something that was previously hidden

Grim Unpleasant, harsh, or serious

Malignant Describing a condition that is very harmful or dangerous

Cure A treatment or remedy

Replenish To fill something up again or restore it to its previous level

Obstacle Something that blocks or hinders progress

Contamination The presence of unwanted or harmful substances that can spoil or infect something

Surgical nurse A nurse who specialises in assisting during surgical operations

Infection The invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms

Incubator A device used to grow and maintain cells or microorganisms

Accumulate To gather or collect something over time

Toxin A poisonous substance produced by living organisms

Radiation Energy emitted in the form of waves or particles

Eternal Lasting forever

Harvest To collect or gather something

Wrestle To struggle or grapple with something

Vial A small container used to hold liquid substances

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