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• (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Example sentence • Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through osmosis .
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• 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.
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• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
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• infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
Example sentence • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
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• abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with aortic stenosis .
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• a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
Example sentence • Smoking is one of the risk factors for developing atherosclerosis .
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• the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
Example sentence • The exact cause of endometriosis is still unknown.
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• disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
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• 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 .
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• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
9 4 noun n Example sentence • She was embarrassed by her chronic halitosis .
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• an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
Example sentence • Athlete's foot is a common mycosis that affects the skin between the toes.
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• either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
Example sentence • Many ancient civilizations celebrated the solstices as important astronomical events.
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• a space that is contained within another space
Example sentence • In linear algebra, subspaces are vector spaces that are contained within a larger vector space.
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• corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Example sentence • The athlete uses a prosthesis to enhance his performance.
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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.
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• a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
Example sentence • She underwent hypnosis to try and quit smoking.
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• 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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• a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Example sentence • The doctor gave me a positive prognosis for my recovery.
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• any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
Example sentence • Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
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• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
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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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• 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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• the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
Example sentence • He developed sepsis after the surgery.
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• abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Example sentence • Metabolic acidosis is a condition characterized by excessive acidity in the blood.
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• abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Example sentence • Respiratory alkalosis occurs when there is excessive removal of carbon dioxide from the body through hyperventilation.
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• abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
Example sentence • The patient experienced ankylosis in his shoulder joint after a severe injury.
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• the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
Example sentence • The patient presented with ecchymosis on his arm after the injury.
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• (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent
Example sentence • The farmers were excited about the potential heterosis in the new hybrid crops.
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• an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with thoracic kyphosis and recommended physical therapy.
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• an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column
Example sentence • Athletes may develop lordosis due to repetitive movements.
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• unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia
Example sentence • The scuba diver experienced narcosis as he descended into the deep water.
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• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Example sentence • Cell death due to necrosis is often associated with inflammation.
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• an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans
Example sentence • In severe cases of phimosis , a circumcision may be necessary.
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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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• 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 • Eating undercooked pork can lead to trichinosis infection.
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Example sentence • People with trichosis often struggle with managing and grooming their hair due to its fast growth rate.
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• presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon
Example sentence • Symptoms of diverticulosis may include abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.
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• excessive and profuse perspiration
Example sentence • My friend suffers from hyperhidrosis and is always sweating even in cool temperatures.
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• hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness
Example sentence • The most common symptom of otosclerosis is progressive hearing loss.
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• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • She sought therapy to help overcome her psychoneurosis .
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• infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus
Example sentence • Pregnant women should be cautious of toxoplasmosis as it can harm the unborn child.
12 5 noun n Example sentence • Some people use autohypnosis to overcome phobias and fears.
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• A lung disease caused by a fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, often asymptomatic otherwise with symptoms similar to those of flu.
Example sentence • The symptoms of histoplasmosis may include fever, cough, and chest pain.
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Example sentence • The most common symptoms of parasitosis include abdominal pain and diarrhea.
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• not auspicious; boding ill
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• contrary to your interests or welfare
Example sentence • The team had an inauspicious start to the season with three consecutive losses.
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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.
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• iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
Example sentence • The plants in my garden are showing signs of chlorosis , with their leaves turning yellow.
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• disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is usually no inflammation)
Example sentence • The most common symptoms of dermatosis include itching and redness of the skin.
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