7 3 noun n noun
• (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)
Example sentence • She's been going to therapy for her anxiety.
13 5 noun n noun
• the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
Example sentence • My friend is considering starting psychotherapy to address her anxiety.
12 5 noun n noun
• the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease
Example sentence • Many people find hydrotherapy beneficial for relieving muscle tension and promoting relaxation.
13 6 noun n noun
• therapy designed to produce immunity to a disease or to enhance resistance by the immune system
Example sentence • The patient opted for immunotherapy to help strengthen their immune system during the treatment.
7 3 noun n noun
• (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
Example sentence • According to the second law of thermodynamics, the entropy of an isolated system always increases.
12 4 noun n noun
• voluntary promotion of human welfare
Example sentence • The billionaire's philanthropy funded numerous scholarships for underprivileged students.
13 6 noun n noun
• therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
Example sentence • I injured my knee and had to go to physiotherapy for treatment.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• research with the use of microscopes
Example sentence • The lab technician used microscopy to examine the structure of cells.
12 5 noun n noun
• the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness)
Example sentence • She underwent chemotherapy to treat her cancer.
6 3 noun n noun
• directions for making something
Example sentence • I found a great recipe for chocolate chip cookies.
14 6 noun n noun
• the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)
Example sentence • The patient underwent a session of electrotherapy to relieve their symptoms.
12 5 noun n noun
• the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy
Example sentence • Many people have found relief from anxiety through hypnotherapy .
12 6 verb, noun v, n noun
• (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance
Example sentence • The patient underwent radiotherapy for six weeks.
13 6 noun n noun
• An expressive therapy based on an individual's relationship to the content of books, poetry, etc.
Example sentence • The therapist recommended bibliotherapy to help the patient cope with anxiety.
8 4 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
5 2 noun n Example sentence • I adopted a cute puppy from the animal shelter.
7 3 noun n noun
• a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed him with syncope after he fainted.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• prone to friendly informal communication
Example sentence • She is always surrounded by gossipy friends.
11 5 noun n noun
• laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
Example sentence • During laparoscopy , a small incision is made in the abdomen and a thin tube with a camera is inserted.
12 4 noun n noun
• the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
Example sentence • Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy is used to determine the structure of organic compounds.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
6 3 noun n noun
• the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit
Example sentence • The rainforest canopy is teeming with life.
7 3 noun n noun
• The territory governed by a satrap; a province of any of several ancient empires of Western Asia (specifically, of the Median or Achaemenid empires or certain of their successors, including the Sassanian Empire and Hellenistic empires).
Example sentence • The satrapy was a region governed by a satrap in the ancient Persian Empire.
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• a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
verb
• treat with excessive indulgence
Example sentence • The baby cried all night.
2 1 verb v noun
• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I want to be successful in my career.
8 4 noun n noun
• a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard
Example sentence • The calliope played a lively tune at the circus.
12 5 adverb adv adverb
• in a very impressive manner
Example sentence • The temperature dropped dramatically overnight.
11 4 adverb adv adverb
• in an ungovernable manner
Example sentence • She searched frantically for her lost phone.
11 4 noun n noun
• visual examination of the stomach by means of a gastroscope inserted through the esophagus
Example sentence • I had a gastroscopy to investigate my persistent stomach pain.
5 2 adverb adv Example sentence • I'll be there at 8, but maybe a few minutes late.
6 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She poured the syrupy honey over her pancakes.
6 2 noun n noun
• a young upwardly mobile professional individual; a well-paid middle-class professional who works in a city and has a luxurious life style
Example sentence • The neighborhood is full of yuppies who work in high-paying jobs.
9 4 noun n noun
• a group of people living in a particular local area
Example sentence • The local community came together to clean up the park.
11 4 noun n noun
• examination of body structures using a fluoroscope
Example sentence • The doctor used fluoroscopy to guide the placement of a catheter during the procedure.
11 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• (used as an intensifier) excellently
Example sentence • She played the piano wonderfully .
10 3 adverb adv adverb
• to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Example sentence • I completely forgot about our meeting tonight.
4 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
Example sentence • I need a copy of that document.
9 4 noun n noun
• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
Example sentence • We need to call an ambulance for this medical emergency .
7 3 noun n noun
• impressiveness in scale or proportion
Example sentence • We were in awe of the natural majesty of the Grand Canyon.
9 4 noun n noun
• the phenomenon of an element existing in two or more physical forms
Example sentence • Carbon exhibits allotropy as it can exist in various forms like diamond, graphite, and fullerenes.
7 4 noun n noun
• abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or sounds
Example sentence • The loss of the final sound in 'photo' is an example of apocope .
5 2 noun n noun
• an informal term for a British policeman
Example sentence • The bobby stopped the thief from escaping.
10 5 noun n noun
• the collective body of bishops
Example sentence • The episcopacy of the Catholic Church is led by the Pope.
11 4 noun n noun
• Freemasons collectively
Example sentence • He has been a member of freemasonry for over 20 years.
11 5 noun n noun
• the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
Example sentence • She is pursuing a degree in gerontology to become a geriatric nurse.
5 2 noun n noun
• small freshwater fish of South America and the West Indies; often kept in aquariums
Example sentence • The guppy is a small tropical fish often kept in home aquariums.
9 4 noun n noun
• the drawing up and interpretation of horoscopes
Example sentence • I am not a big believer in horoscopy .
9 3 noun n noun
• deep-fried cornbread ball (southern)
Example sentence • My grandmother's hushpuppy recipe is always a hit at family gatherings.
13 5 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• with respect to its inherent nature
Example sentence • Music is intrinsically linked to human emotions.
9 4 noun n noun
• the art of making and using telescopes
Example sentence • The development of telescopy revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
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