Magazine vocab crossword

grow or develop well or vigorously.
destroy completely; put an end to.
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.
disengage (something or part of something) and remove it.
the quality of being authentic
cause (a process or action) to begin.
is a group of genetically passed down blood disorders.
It uses high-frequency sound waves to look at organs and structures inside the body. Health care professionals use it to view the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, liver, and other organs.
a female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced, present in humans and other vertebrates as a pair.
(of a disease) very virulent or infectious.
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
the use of medicines or drugs to treat cancer.
(of a person) not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious.
a person's knowledge or experience of something.
a hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
fall or drop straight down at high speed.
cautious and surreptitious action or movement.
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
a substance found in plants.
a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems.
extremely or unusually small.
unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck.
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
the nature of or made or done as a trial
difficulties; misfortune
the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
A congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture.
not done on purpose.
circumstances making process difficult