mice – n. very small animals that have pointed noses and long, thin tails
suspended animation – n. a state in which the processes of the body, such as blood circulation, stop or become very slow for a period of time while a person or animal is unconscious
cataract(s) – n. a condition in which a part of your eye called the lens becomes cloudy and you cannot see well
diabetes – n. a serious disease in which the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar in your blood because it does not have enough insulin
enthusiasm – n. a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy
rigorous – adj. done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail