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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

genes: the parts of DNA that allow living things to pass on traits to their children licensed: permission granted by the government to work in a specific career, or be allowed to do a certain task for business (e.g., drive a car) obstetrics/gynecology: a medical specialty that focuses on women’s health before, during, and after the childbearing years, as well as diagnosing and treating conditions of the reproductive system oncology: a medical specialty that focuses on the study and treatment of cancer pediatrics: the branch of medicine concerned with caring for and treating babies, children, and adolescents

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