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  1. brain stem
    the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus
    The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
  2. intensive care
    close monitoring and constant medical care of patients with life-threatening conditions
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  3. TV star
    a star in a television show
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  4. appendectomy
    surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  5. publicist
    someone who publicizes
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  6. boardroom
    a room where a committee meets
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  7. trump
    get the better of
    Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice."
  8. diabetic
    someone who has diabetes
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  9. website
    a set of pages on the internet organized as a single unit
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  10. hemorrhage
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  11. apprentice
    someone who works for an expert to learn a trade
    Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice."
  12. contestant
    a person who participates in competitions
    Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice."
  13. thong
    underpants resembling a G-string
    For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
  14. celebrity
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
    Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice."
  15. starred
    marked with an asterisk
    Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009.
  16. intensive
    characterized by a heightened level or degree
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  17. San Antonio
    a city of south central Texas
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  18. implant
    fix or set securely or deeply
    For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
  19. sadden
    make unhappy
    Trump said in a statement Friday that he was "deeply saddened" to hear of Michaels' condition.
  20. tattoo
    a design on the skin made by pricking and staining
    For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
  21. lusty
    vigorously passionate
    Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009.
  22. USA
    North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
  23. dating
    use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
    Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009.
  24. Nashville
    capital of the state of Tennessee
    He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
  25. Friday
    the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  26. reality
    the state of being actual
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  27. complaining
    expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  28. competitive
    involving rivalry over something
    Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice."
  29. surgery
    science treating disease or injury by operative procedures
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  30. headache
    pain in the head
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  31. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  32. currently
    at this time or period
    Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice."
  33. lighting
    having abundant light or illumination
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  34. write on
    write about a particular topic
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  35. bleeding
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
    The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
  36. scheduled
    planned for some certain time or times
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  37. schedule
    a list of times at which things are planned to occur
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  38. season
    one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions
    Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice."
  39. competitor
    the contestant you hope to defeat
    "He's a great competitor and champion, and I hope he will be fine," Trump said.
  40. joining
    the act of bringing two things into contact
    Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009.
  41. at sea
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  42. star
    a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  43. episode
    a happening that is distinctive in a series of events
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  44. Rock
    United States gynecologist and devout Catholic who conducted the first clinical trials of the oral contraceptive pill (1890-1984)
    Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009.
  45. Thursday
    the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  46. recovery
    return to an original state
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  47. brain
    the organ that is the center of the nervous system
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  48. facility
    a building or place that provides a particular service
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  49. serve
    devote one's life or efforts to, as of countries or ideas
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  50. bleed
    lose blood from one's body
    The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
  51. emergency
    a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  52. confirmed
    having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  53. stem
    cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
    The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
  54. stomach
    enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  55. rod
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  56. pains
    an effortful attempt to attain a goal
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  57. competition
    the act of contending with others for rewards or resources
    He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
  58. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
    "He's a great competitor and champion, and I hope he will be fine," Trump said.
  59. base
    lowest support of a structure
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  60. critical
    of a serious examination and judgment of something
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  61. doctor
    a person who holds Ph.D. degree from an academic institution
    The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
  62. poison
    any substance that causes injury or illness or death
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  63. confirm
    strengthen
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  64. Texas
    the second largest state
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  65. rushed
    done under pressure
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  66. fired
    having lost your job
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  67. fifth
    coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position
    He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
  68. discover
    determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
  69. magazine
    a periodic publication containing articles and pictures
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  70. condition
    a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  71. singing
    the act of singing vocal music
    He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
  72. severe
    very harsh or strict, especially when dealing with others
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  73. singe
    burn superficially or lightly
    He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
  74. male
    being the sex that performs the fertilizing function
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  75. complain
    express discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  76. deeply
    to a great depth;far down
    Trump said in a statement Friday that he was "deeply saddened" to hear of Michaels' condition.
  77. based
    having a base
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  78. treated
    subjected to a physical treatment or action or agent
    Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated.
  79. report
    to give an account or representation of in words
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  80. care
    providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  81. said
    being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  82. sea
    a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  83. statement
    the act of affirming or asserting something
    Trump said in a statement Friday that he was "deeply saddened" to hear of Michaels' condition.
  84. suffering
    feelings of mental or physical pain
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  85. team
    a cooperative unit
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  86. perform
    get done
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  87. series
    similar things placed in order or one after another
    Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009.
  88. avoid
    stay away from
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  89. test
    standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or aptitude
    Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated.
  90. date
    the specified day of the month
    Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009.
  91. being
    the state or fact of existing
    Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated.
  92. discovered
    discovered or determined by scientific observation
    The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
  93. search
    look or seek
    For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
  94. say
    utter aloud
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  95. rush
    act or move at high speed
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  96. treat
    apply a process to with the aim of preparing for a purpose
    Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated.
  97. pain
    a physical feeling of suffering or discomfort
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  98. expected
    considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  99. conduct
    the way a person behaves toward other people
    Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated.
  100. private
    confined to particular persons or groups
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  101. judge
    an official who decides questions before a court
    He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
  102. rock
    material consisting of the aggregate of minerals
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  103. show
    make visible or noticeable
    Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice."
  104. join
    cause to become joined or linked
    Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009.
  105. dream
    a series of images and emotions occurring during sleep
    For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
  106. former
    the first of two or the first mentioned of two
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  107. third
    one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
    Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice."
  108. suffer
    undergo or be subjected to
    LOS ANGELES - Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
  109. New York
    the largest city in New York State and in the United States
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  110. late
    at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  111. York
    the English royal house that reigned from 1461 to 1485
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  112. sing
    produce tones with the voice
    He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
  113. fine
    free from impurities
    "He's a great competitor and champion, and I hope he will be fine," Trump said.
  114. expect
    regard something as probable or likely
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  115. six
    the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  116. later
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  117. before
    at or in the front
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  118. after
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  119. full
    containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  120. taken
    understood in a certain way; made sense of
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  121. New
    used of a living language
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  122. fire
    the process of combustion of inflammable materials
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  123. hope
    the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
    "He's a great competitor and champion, and I hope he will be fine," Trump said.
  124. light
    electromagnetic radiation that can produce visual sensation
    For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
  125. write
    name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  126. week
    any period of seven consecutive days
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  127. though
    (postpositive) however
    Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
  128. love
    a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
    Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009.
  129. also
    in addition
    He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
  130. hear
    perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
    Trump said in a statement Friday that he was "deeply saddened" to hear of Michaels' condition.
  131. three
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
    For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
  132. world
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
  133. woman
    an adult female person
    For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
  134. people
    any group of human beings collectively
    Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache.
  135. old
    having lived for a long time or attained a specific age
    The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.
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