surgery –n. a medical operation

dye –n. a substance that changes the color of something

glow –v. to shine with a low light

tumor –n. a mass of cells that are not normal

bind –v. to combine by chemical forces

detect –v. to find, to discover

lump –n. a small mass or swelling

impact –n. a result, something that makes a difference

patented –adj. a device or process that has received official recognition for ownership rights and can be sold only by the holder of those rights

verify –v. to prove, show, find out, or state that (something) is true or correct

rather –adv. instead