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High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

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Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to biotechnology & genetic engineering.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

manipulate //

/məˈnɪpjuleɪt/v
Definition:To control or change something in a skillful manner, especially genetic material.
Traducción:manipular
Example:Scientists can now manipulate specific DNA sequences to prevent hereditary diseases.
Collocation:manipulate genetic material
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    • elucidate //

    /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something clear or explain it, particularly complex biological processes.
    Traducción:elucidar / esclarecer
    Example:The new research aims to elucidate the complex mechanisms behind cellular aging.
    Collocation:elucidate the mechanism
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    • unprecedented //

    /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/adj
    Definition:Never done or known before.
    Traducción:sin precedentes
    Example:The rapid advancement of CRISPR technology has led to an unprecedented era of discovery.
    Collocation:unprecedented growth
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    • empirical //

    /ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/adj
    Definition:Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
    Traducción:empírico
    Example:We require more empirical evidence before approving these synthetic organisms.
    Collocation:empirical evidence
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    • paradigm shift //

    /ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/n
    Definition:A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
    Traducción:cambio de paradigma
    Example:The integration of AI in genomics represents a true paradigm shift in medicine.
    Collocation:represent a paradigm shift
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    • scrutinise //

    /ˈskruːtənaɪz/v
    Definition:To examine something very carefully in order to detect even the smallest errors.
    Traducción:escrutar / examinar minuciosamente
    Example:Regulatory bodies must scrutinise every new gene-editing protocol.
    Collocation:scrutinise the data
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    • inherent //

    /ɪnˈhɪərənt/adj
    Definition:Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
    Traducción:inherente
    Example:There are inherent risks in releasing genetically modified species into the wild.
    Collocation:inherent risk
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    • ubiquitous //

    /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adj
    Definition:Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
    Traducción:ubicuos / omnipresente
    Example:In the near future, personalized medicine may become ubiquitous in healthcare.
    Collocation:become ubiquitous
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    • synthesis //

    /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/n
    Definition:The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole.
    Traducción:síntesis
    Example:The synthesis of new compounds requires highly controlled laboratory environments.
    Collocation:chemical synthesis
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    • concomitant //

    /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/adj
    Definition:Naturally accompanying or associated.
    Traducción:concomitante
    Example:The benefits of gene therapy are often accompanied by concomitant ethical dilemmas.
    Collocation:concomitant effects
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    • disruptive //

    /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adj
    Definition:Innovative technology that replaces an established industry or method.
    Traducción:disruptivo
    Example:Biotech startups are introducing disruptive technologies that challenge traditional medicine.
    Collocation:disruptive technology
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The board is currently assessing the economic feasibility of the new lab expansion.
    Collocation:assess feasibility
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    • scale up //

    /skeɪl ʌp/v
    Definition:To increase the size, amount, or importance of something, especially production.
    Traducción:escalar / aumentar la escala
    Example:We need to scale up our production of lab-grown meat to meet global demand.
    Collocation:scale up production
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important in biotech regulations.
    Traducción:cumplimiento / conformidad
    Example:Strict compliance with bioethical standards is mandatory for all researchers.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • streamline //

    /ˈstriːmlaɪn/v
    Definition:To make a system or process more efficient and effective.
    Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
    Example:Automation will help streamline the sequencing of large genomic datasets.
    Collocation:streamline the process
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    • viability //

    /ˌvaɪəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The ability to work successfully; in biology, the ability to survive.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The viability of the cloned embryos was tested over several weeks.
    Collocation:economic viability
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    • stakeholder //

    /ˈsteɪkhəʊldə(r)/n
    Definition:A person with an interest or concern in something, especially a business.
    Traducción:interesado / parte interesada
    Example:All stakeholders, including patients and doctors, must be consulted on genetic privacy.
    Collocation:key stakeholder
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:New protocols were implemented to mitigate the risk of cross-contamination.
    Collocation:mitigate the risk
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    • proprietary //

    /prəˈpraɪəti/adj
    Definition:Relating to an owner or ownership; often used for patented technology.
    Traducción:propietario / patentado
    Example:The company holds proprietary rights to the new gene-editing tool.
    Collocation:proprietary technology
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    • implementation //

    /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
    Traducción:implementación
    Example:The implementation of widespread genetic screening remains controversial.
    Collocation:successful implementation
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪm ˌtʃeɪndʒə(r)/n
    Definition:An event, discovery, or person that significantly changes the current situation.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The discovery of CRISPR was a total game-changer for the biotech industry.
    Collocation:real game-changer
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    • cutting-edge //

    /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/adj
    Definition:Highly advanced; innovative and at the forefront of technology.
    Traducción:vanguardista / de última generación
    Example:The lab is equipped with cutting-edge sequencing technology.
    Collocation:cutting-edge technology
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    • breakthrough //

    /ˈbreɪkθruː/n
    Definition:A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
    Traducción:avance / descubrimiento importante
    Example:Scientists are celebrating a major breakthrough in cancer treatment.
    Collocation:scientific breakthrough
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    • hype //

    /haɪp/n
    Definition:Extravagant publicity or exaggerated claims.
    Traducción:bombo publicitario / exageración
    Example:We need to distinguish between real scientific progress and mere marketing hype.
    Collocation:media hype
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    • biohacking //

    /ˈbaɪəʊhækɪŋ/n
    Definition:The practice of using biotechnology to improve one's own health or performance.
    Traducción:biohacking
    Example:The rise of biohacking has sparked intense debates about human enhancement.
    Collocation:extreme biohacking
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    • ethical minefield //

    /ˈeθɪkl ˈmaɪnfiːld/phrase
    Definition:A situation full of difficult moral questions and potential problems.
    Traducción:campo minado ético
    Example:Editing human embryos is an absolute ethical minefield.
    Collocation:navigate an ethical minefield
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    • game-changing //

    /ˈɡeɪm ˌtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/adj
    Definition:Having a significant and transformative effect.
    Traducción:revolucionario
    Example:This new vaccine could be a game-changing development for global health.
    Collocation:game-changing innovation
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    • game on //

    /ɡeɪm ɒn/phrase
    Definition:Used to indicate that a competition or challenge has begun.
    Traducción:comienza el juego / se acepta el reto
    Example:With the new regulations passed, it's game on for the biotech giants.
    Collocation:it's game on
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    • mind-blowing //

    /ˌmaɪnd ˈbləʊɪŋ/adj
    Definition:Extremely impressive, exciting, or surprising.
    Traducción:alucinante / asombroso
    Example:The ability to print organs in 3D is absolutely mind-blowing.
    Collocation:mind-blowing discovery
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪm ˌtʃeɪndʒə(r)/n
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly changes the way something is done.
    Traducción:un cambio radical
    Example:The new AI-driven diagnostic tool is a real game-changer for clinicians.
    Collocation:a total game-changer
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