NOUN AS ATTRIBUTE

Ex. 3. Read and translate the following word-combinations:

One-cell organism; life cycle; insect infestation; grippe viruses; grippe epidemic; bile acid; bone marrow; fat metabolism; heat production; radiation therapy; stomach juice; lymph system; childhood illness; ear canal; sound vibrations; sound wave.

Ex. 4. Change the following word-combinations moving away particle “of”:

MODEL:

formation of the blood – blood formation

Cells of the blood; ability of the body; process of blood clotting; inhalation of droplets; fluid of the body; products of the blood; diseases of the nervous system; cancer of the skin; wall of the chest; bones of the ear.

Ex. 5. Read and translate the following sentences paying attention to the words in bold type:

1. This membrane allows the lungs to move easily within the chest cavity. 2. The diaphragm and rib muscles relax. 3. Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs’ tissues. 4. The spread of disease generally is limited by lymph nodes. 5. The drug regimen often includes combined use of definite medicines. 6. The hair cells induce action potentials in the cochlea neurons.