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• (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.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • I adopted a cute puppy from the animal shelter.
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• (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.
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• 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.
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• research with the use of microscopes
Example sentence • The lab technician used microscopy to examine the structure of cells.
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• voluntary promotion of human welfare
Example sentence • The billionaire's philanthropy funded numerous scholarships for underprivileged students.
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• a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed him with syncope after he fainted.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
Example sentence • My friend is considering starting psychotherapy to address her anxiety.
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• 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.
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• the drawing up and interpretation of horoscopes
Example sentence • I am not a big believer in horoscopy .
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• the art of making and using telescopes
Example sentence • The development of telescopy revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
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Example sentence • The puppy had a lollopy gait as it stumbled across the field.
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Example sentence • The doctor used otoscopy to diagnose the patient's ear infection.
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• The diagnostic examination of urine
Example sentence • In ancient times, uroscopy was used as a medical diagnostic tool.
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• 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.
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• 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.
6 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She poured the syrupy honey over her pancakes.
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Example sentence • The optometrist performed retinoscopy to assess the patient's visual acuity.
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• the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage
Example sentence • I love getting massages with aromatherapy oils to relax and unwind.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy
Example sentence • Many people have found relief from anxiety through hypnotherapy .
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• 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.
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• (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance
Example sentence • The patient underwent radiotherapy for six weeks.
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• 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 .
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• deep-fried cornbread ball (southern)
Example sentence • My grandmother's hushpuppy recipe is always a hit at family gatherings.
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• a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun
Example sentence • She wore a white topee to protect herself from the scorching sun.
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Example sentence • I saw an old jaloppy parked on the street.
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Example sentence • The logotypy of the company's logo is simple, yet meaningful.
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• The architectural element between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze.
Example sentence • The metope on the Parthenon depicts a battle scene.
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• An aquatic salamander of the family Proteidae.
Example sentence • The mudpuppy is a type of salamander found in North America.
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Example sentence • The rhizopi have a unique reproductive system.
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• 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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• Having the taste or consistency of syrup.
Example sentence • The sirupy syrup poured slowly over the pancakes.
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• A young upwardly mobile urban professional person with an affluent lifestyle.
Example sentence • He was known as a successful yuppy in the business world.
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• the collective body of bishops
Example sentence • The episcopacy of the Catholic Church is led by the Pope.
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• 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.
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Example sentence • The artist used heliotypy to create a unique and detailed print of a flower.
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• (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
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• a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
Example sentence • I need a copy of that document.
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Example sentence • By measuring the boiling point elevation, ebullioscopy can be used to calculate the concentration of solute in a solution.
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Example sentence • I heard a story about a duppy haunting an old house.
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• a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
Example sentence • I need a cup of coffee in the morning.
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• (personal) The female person or animal previously mentioned or implied.
Example sentence • The doctor examined her and reassured her that she was healthy.
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• abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
Example sentence • Many people with hypermetropy need to wear corrective lenses to improve their vision.
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