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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

telemedicine— the use of computer technology to allow doctors to treat patients at great distances. internet of things— devices such as medical sensors that are connected by the internet to allow the distribution of information. stem cells— cells that can be manipulated to transform into any human body cell. genetic therapy— a technique that alters the human genome to eliminate diseases. heroic measures— artificial or emergency health care measures, including the use of machinery, that are intended to revive a dying person.

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