Topic: Rejuvenation – Pt.2
Part1: Reading
Vocabulary:
A isn’t B per se: (phrase) by itself, A isn’t B, but there are other aspects that should be considered (making it close to B, or a B in the given context)
tweak: (v.) make small adjustments
ballooning: (adj.) expanding rapidly
hype: (n.) exaggerated excitement on a large scale
runaway: (adj.) out of control, gone too far
be on uncertain ground: (idiom) be in an unclear, unstable or risky situation
transplant: (v.) transfer organs, blood, cells, etc.
retina: (n.) a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that can deteriorate with age
sprout: (v.) (usually of plants)grow
embryo: (n.) an early stage in the development of an organisms before having distinct organs or structures
stem cell: (n.) a type of cell that has the ability to develop into many different cell types, important for repair.
Part2: Comprehension questions