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• 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.
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• infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
Example sentence • Symptoms of brucellosis include fever, fatigue, body aches, and joint pain.
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• a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with cyanosis due to the bluish discoloration of the lips and fingertips.
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• a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma
Example sentence • Primary amyloidosis is the most common type of amyloidosis and often affects the heart, kidneys, liver, and nervous system.
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• a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
Example sentence • The surgeon performed an anastomosis to connect the two blood vessels.
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• any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
Example sentence • Severe avitaminosis can lead to various health problems.
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• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
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• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
Example sentence • The genesis of her career as a singer began in high school.
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• an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever
Example sentence • The main source of leptospirosis is animal urine, particularly that of rats.
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• a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits
Example sentence • The spread of myxomatosis among rabbit populations can be devastating.
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• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • He suffered from partial paralysis of his legs after the accident.
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• 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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• the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
Example sentence • The synthesis of two chemicals can produce a new compound.
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• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
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• a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
Example sentence • She decided to undergo psychoanalysis to gain a deeper understanding of her childhood trauma.
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• the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
Example sentence • There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of telekinesis .
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• the property of excessive fatness
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with generalized adiposis .
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• the direct method of cell division characterized by simple division of the nucleus without formation of chromosomes
Example sentence • During amitosis , the nucleus of the cell undergoes direct division.
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• a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival
Example sentence • The regulation of apoptosis plays a crucial role in development and tissue homeostasis.
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• a continuous succession of slow, writhing, involuntary movements of the hands and feet and other body parts
Example sentence • The main cause of athetosis is damage to the basal ganglia in the brain.
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• the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell
Example sentence • The process of cyclosis is important for the transport of nutrients and organelles in plant cells.
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• a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands
Example sentence • The exact cause of sarcoidosis is unknown.
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Example sentence • The patient is exhibiting symptoms consistent with alphosis .
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• (grammar) The consequential clause in a conditional sentence.
Example sentence • The apodosis of the conditional sentence states the consequence of the condition.
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Example sentence • The occurrence of haplosis can be triggered by various factors.
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Example sentence • The symptoms of selenosis include hair loss and brittle nails.
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• any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons
Example sentence • The aponeurosis connects the muscles to the bone.
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• surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)
Example sentence • In surgery, hemostasis is crucial to prevent excessive blood loss.
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• the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body
Example sentence • The doctor discovered a metastasis in the patient's lungs.
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• reflex pupillary dilation as a muscle pulls the iris outward; occurs in response to a decrease in light or certain drugs
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with mydriasis .
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• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis .
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• a kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium
Example sentence • The most common symptom of salmonellosis is diarrhea.
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Example sentence • The doctor ordered an immunodiagnosis test to confirm the presence of antibodies.
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• An incorrect diagnosis.
Example sentence • The doctor's misdiagnosis led to a delayed treatment for the patient.
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Example sentence • The polyhedrosis virus infects the digestive system of the caterpillar.
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• A diagnosis based on a reaction of a patient's blood serum
Example sentence • The serodiagnosis of HIV involves detecting antibodies against the virus.
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Example sentence • The lab conducted xenodiagnosis to determine the presence of parasites in the patient's blood.
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• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Example sentence • The bishop of the diocese presided over the ordination ceremony.
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• collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with atelectasis .
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• an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
Example sentence • The most common symptoms of candidiasis include white patches in the mouth and throat.
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• the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
Example sentence • The cryptanalysis of the intercepted message revealed the enemy's plan.
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• the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
Example sentence • Excessive diaphoresis can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
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• (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
Example sentence • I'm going to the salon for electrolysis to remove my unwanted hair.
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• an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
Example sentence • Oral moniliasis , also known as thrush, is characterized by white patches on the tongue and inside the cheeks.
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• differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
Example sentence • The study of morphogenesis is a key area of research in developmental biology.
12 5 noun n Example sentence • The overemphasis on grades takes away from the joy of learning.
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• human conception without fertilization by a man
Example sentence • Some species of insects, such as aphids, are capable of parthenogenesis .
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• synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
Example sentence • Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through the process of photosynthesis .
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• any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin
Example sentence • Pityriasis alba is a type of pityriasis that mainly affects children and causes pale patches on the skin.
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