inflammatory; pro-inflammatory
tortoiseshell (of the hawksbill turtle); bekko; tortoiseshell (esp. of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle)
one's life under medical treatment; (means and time spent) fighting against an illness
hair loss; hair removal; epilation; depilation
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
to meet someone's requirements; to meet expectations; to go along with what somebody wants
operating room; operating theatre
to refuse; to decline; to deny
friendly relations; social relations; social life
treatment strategy; method of treatment; therapeutic approach
(medical) follow-up; observation
bedridden; confined to bed
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
specimen; sample; object to be examined
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
one's younger brother; underling (e.g. in yakuza); junior male peer; sworn younger brother
(of fire) to spread; to extend itself
picking out; taking out; (surgical) removal; exposure
job hunting; job searching