CYSTIC FIBROSIS= /'sɪstɪk faɪ'brəʊsɪs/ A hereditary disease of the exocrine glands, usually developing during early childhood and affecting mainly the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands. It is characterized by the production of abnormally viscous mucus by the affected glands, usually resulting in chronic respiratory infections and impaired pancreatic function. Also called mucoviscidosis.

DISEASE= /dɪ'zi:z/ Sickness, illeness; an abnormal condition of a part, organ, or system of an organism resulting from various causes, such as infection, inflammation, environmental factors, or genetic defect, and characterized by an identifiable group of signs, symptoms, or both.

SHUT DOWN= Cease to operate, or cause to cease operating.

MUCUS= /'mju:kəs/ The viscous, slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by cells and glands of the mucous membranes.

SYRUPY= /'sɪrəpɪ/ Resembling syrup in consistency; a thick gooey liquid-like substance.

TREATMENTS= /'tri:tmənt/ (Medicine) The application of medicines, surgery, psychotherapy, etc, to a patient or to a disease or symptom.

YOU DON'T FEEL THE FALL= It’s important to not be afraid of failure and to push yourself to try things and jump, taking risks or following your dreams. So if you fail but you don't feel the fall, you have courage and energy to try again and again.

WHEN THE WATER RISES= When the water increases its high-level or moves upwards.

YOU BUILT A WALL= This means that if something happens you have prepared for it and that you will be safe when it happens. It could mean that if bad events happen (when the water rises), you should not give up and keep going; the wall could represent you, trying to keep the bad from getting to you or affecting you.

THE CROWD= /kraʊd/ A large number of persons gathered together; a throng.

SCREAMS OUT= To say something in a very loud voice, shouting.

HOPE IF EVERYBODY RUNS YOU CHOOSE TO STAY= Don't be a coward and don't be afraid of being the one to stand out if what you are standing out for/against is something you truly believe in. Instead of giving up on your dreams, like many people do, don't run away and fight for them.

LIFE EXPECTANCY= The average period that a person may expect to live.

HOPE YOU FALL IN LOVE AND IT HURTS SO BAD= Everyone needs to experience heartbreak in order to grow from the experiences. It also means that if you are feeling any kind of hurt (emotional one in this case), you are still alive.

YOU GAVE IT ALL YOU HAD= You lived your life to the fullest.

TAKE THE PAIN= Don't let the pain stop you or make you suffer; take it, use it to push you farther.

I DID IT ALL= They are hoping that you are able to experience emotions and experiences whether they be heartbreaking or joyous. Because in the end, it doesn’t matter which ones were difficult and which ones were enjoyable, all that matters in the end is the fact that, because you were able to push through those challenges and emotions, you have more life experiences. You have lived more.

I OWNED EVERY SECOND= (to own = to posess) I made every second worthwhile, living it like if i were dying.

WITH EVERY BROKEN BONE I SWEAR I LIVED= Just because you have been down a few rough roads, it doesn’t mean that you still can’t experience this huge world as much as you are able to. At the end of it all, it isn’t about how many good memories you have had that makes your life an impressive one. It is about all of your moments and experiences added up, every single one. The good and the bad, the attractive and the ugly, the heartbreaks and the celebrations. All of those moments have added up to define just one thing. You.

STRAW= A slender tube used for sucking up a liquid.

THEY ALL ADD UP= Allow yourself to collect experiences.

RAISE YOUR CUP= Celebrate all the things you have accomplished.

WITNESS= To see, be present at, or know at first hand.

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