5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
13 5 noun n noun
• sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies
Example sentence • Visceral leishmaniasis affects the internal organs and can be fatal if left untreated.
5 3 noun n noun
• a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
Example sentence • After hours of walking in the desert, we finally reached an oasis .
6 2 noun n noun
• an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped
Example sentence • The patient was in a state of stasis as his medications gradually regulated his heartbeat.
9 5 noun n noun
• infection by a disease-causing ameba
Example sentence • The symptoms of amebiasis can include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss.
10 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms
Example sentence • The main symptoms of ascariasis include abdominal pain and diarrhea.
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Example sentence • She was diagnosed with taeniasis after experiencing abdominal pain and digestive issues.
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• (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes
Example sentence • The body's temperature regulation is an important aspect of homeostasis .
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• a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed
Example sentence • Pregnant women may experience cholestasis as a result of hormonal changes.
7 3 noun n noun
• dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
Example sentence • The condition is rare and occurs when there is ectasis in the bile ducts.
7 3 noun n noun
• a slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that viewers experience when the sides are perfectly straight
Example sentence • The entasis of the column made it appear taller.
7 3 noun n noun
• the basic unit of money in Gambia
Example sentence • She exchanged her euros for dalasis before traveling to Gambia.
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• A gentle incline in front of a fortification.
Example sentence • The soldiers used the glacis as a shield during the battle.
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Example sentence • He was able to phasis on his studies and achieve excellent grades.
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• inhibition of the growth of bacteria
Example sentence • The bacteriostasis effect of antibiotics can be beneficial in treating infections.
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
adverb
• To the degree or extent indicated.
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
interjection
• Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
Example sentence • I need to return this borrowed pencil to her.
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• infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
Example sentence • The symptoms of trichiniasis can vary widely, but commonly include fever, muscle pain, swelling, and weakness.
9 4 noun n noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
11 4 noun n noun
• surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)
Example sentence • Successful haemostasis is necessary to prevent excessive bleeding.
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Example sentence • The principle of antiperistasis suggests that an increase in heat leads to a greater perception of coldness.
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Example sentence • The ekphrasis in the poem describes a beautiful painting.
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Example sentence • The human body relies on homoeostasis to keep body temperature within a narrow range.
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Example sentence • The metaphrasis of the poem from Greek to English resulted in a loss of poetic elements.
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• a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
Example sentence • The primary cause of cirrhosis is chronic alcoholism.
8 3 noun n noun
• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
13 5 noun n noun
• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult.
8 3 noun n noun
• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • Her constant need for reassurance and fear of abandonment are symptoms of her neurosis .
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• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
9 3 noun n noun
• a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Example sentence • The doctor gave me a positive prognosis for my recovery.
9 3 noun n noun
• any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and experienced frequent episodes of psychosis .
4 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• a form of address for an unmarried woman
verb
• fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
Example sentence • I sent her a text but I never got a response, so I guess it was a miss .
12 6 noun n noun
• abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from osteoporosis and has to be careful not to fall.
9 4 noun n noun
• a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
Example sentence • My uncle has been suffering from psoriasis for the past 10 years.
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• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
Example sentence • The data analysis revealed interesting patterns.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
4 2 noun n noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • The iris is the national flower of France.
5 2 noun
• United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
6 2 noun n noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
3 1 noun n noun
• a female person who has the same parents as another person
Example sentence • I'm going to grab lunch with my sis .
8 3 noun n noun
• abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with aortic stenosis .
6 2 noun n noun
• a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
Example sentence • I enjoy playing tennis with my friends on the weekends.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
Example sentence • My thesis focuses on the impact of social media on mental health.
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• the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel
Example sentence • My grandfather had surgery to remove a blood clot caused by thrombosis .
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• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
Example sentence • I have a meeting for my business tomorrow.
9 3 noun n noun
• state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
Example sentence • She always radiates happiness wherever she goes.
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