9 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of a joint or joints
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from arthritis and finds it difficult to move her joints.
10 4 noun n noun
• an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with cellulitis after she noticed a red and swollen area on her leg.
13 5 noun n noun
• inflammation of the gall bladder
Example sentence • To diagnose cholecystitis , a doctor may perform an ultrasound.
8 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with cystitis and prescribed antibiotics.
10 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
Example sentence • She developed dermatitis after using a new skincare product.
14 6 noun n noun
• inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation
Example sentence • The most common symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal pain and tenderness.
12 5 noun n noun
• inflammation of a hair follicle
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with folliculitis after developing red, inflamed bumps on her scalp.
11 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the mastoid
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with mastoiditis and prescribed antibiotics.
14 6 noun n noun
• chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
Example sentence • Excessive weight can be a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis .
9 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
Example sentence • She developed phlebitis after a long-haul flight.
13 5 noun n noun
• inflammation of lymph nodes
Example sentence • The most common cause of lymphadenitis is a bacterial infection.
11 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
Example sentence • Strep throat is a common type of pharyngitis caused by the Streptococcus bacteria.
13 7 noun n noun
• an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
Example sentence • Before the polio vaccines were developed, poliomyelitis caused widespread paralysis and death.
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.
8 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• 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.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Serving a longer sentence for a minor crime is an injustice .
7 3 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
8 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration
Example sentence • Chronic osteitis can lead to severe pain and restricted mobility.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having no living or known mother
Example sentence • She was left motherless at a very young age.
5 2 noun n noun
• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
14 6 noun n noun
• 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.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an announcement containing information about an event
verb
• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Example sentence • I received a notice from the bank about my overdue payment.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a customary way of operation or behavior
verb
• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Example sentence • She is dedicated to her piano practice .
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
Example sentence • I have a meeting for my business tomorrow.
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
13 6 noun n noun
• hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
Example sentence • He suffers from elephantiasis in his legs.
10 5 noun n noun
• (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
Example sentence • The doctor ordered a urinalysis to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• work done by one person or group that benefits another
verb
• be used by; as of a utility
Example sentence • The customer service at this hotel is top-notch.
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
• 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.
13 6 noun n noun
• disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the bile ducts
Example sentence • The main symptom of cholangitis is abdominal pain.
6 2 noun n noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
8 3 adverb, noun adv, n
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10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• works for an expert to learn a trade
verb
• be or work as an apprentice
Example sentence • The young man was excited to become an apprentice at the prestigious law firm.
15 4 noun n noun
• a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
Example sentence • He fell into a state of unconsciousness after the accident.
9 3 noun n noun
• waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume
Example sentence • The perfume industry often uses ambergris as a fixative to enhance the longevity of fragrances.
6 2 noun n noun
• predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
Example sentence • The mantis is a fascinating insect known for its distinctive appearance and hunting skills.
12 5 noun n noun
• 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 .
12 5 noun n noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
8 3 noun n noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
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.
5 2 noun n noun
• common Old World thrush noted for its song
Example sentence • The mavis is a species of thrush that is known for its melodious song.
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 .
7 3 noun n noun
• (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 .
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Example sentence • The athlete uses a prosthesis to enhance his performance.
8 3 noun n noun
• a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
Example sentence • Untreated syphilis can lead to severe health problems and complications.
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