Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A method or technique that allows people to see images in three dimensions, often using special equipment like stereoscopes.

Example: Stereoscopy is used in virtual reality to create immersive experiences.

Definition: Relating to a process that produces a specific three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

Example: The reaction was stereospecific, resulting in only one of the possible isomers.

Definition: Relating to a surgical method that uses precise coordinates from medical imaging to guide instruments or radiation to a specific area in the body.

Example: The doctor used a stereotactic approach to target the tumor accurately.

Definition: Relating to a method used to locate specific areas in the body, often used in medical procedures like brain surgery.

Example: The surgeon used a stereotaxic frame to precisely target the tumor in the patient's brain.

Definition: In a way that relates to a method used to locate specific areas in the brain or other parts of the body with precision.

Example: The surgeon operated stereotaxically to ensure accuracy in targeting the tumor.

Definition: A condition where a person repeats the same movements, ideas, or speech patterns over and over, often seen in certain mental health or developmental issues.

Example: The therapist noted the child's stereotypy during the assessment, as he kept repeating the same phrase.

Definition: This word describes how atoms are arranged in space within a molecule.

Example: The steric effects in the molecule influenced its reactivity.

Definition: In a way that relates to the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

Example: The reaction proceeded sterically, allowing for the formation of the desired product.

Definition: Not having any living bacteria or germs; clean and free from infection. It can also mean lacking creativity or being unproductive.

Example: The doctor ensured that all the instruments were sterile before the surgery.

Definition: A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, often caused by irritation in the nasal passages.

Example: He let out a loud sternutation during the meeting, surprising everyone around him.