12 5 noun
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noun
• surgical removal of the uterus
Example sentence • She had a hysterectomy to remove her uterus.
5 2 adverb, noun
adv, n
noun
• Bread, generally a penny roll; the supply of food carried by workmen as their daily allowance
verb
• To pay (employees) according to the truck system, with goods instead of money.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
Example sentence • She underwent a gastrectomy to remove a cancerous tumor.
10 4 noun
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noun
• surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
Example sentence • She had a mastectomy to remove the cancerous tumor.
14 5 noun
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noun
• surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas
Example sentence • A pancreatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the pancreas.
9 4 noun
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noun
• plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
Example sentence • She underwent a lipectomy to remove excess fat from her abdomen.
13 5 noun
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noun
• surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process
Example sentence • A mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove infected mastoid air cells.
12 5 noun
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Example sentence • A pinealectomy is a surgical procedure in which the pineal gland is removed.
10 4 noun
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noun
• The surgical removal of the thymus
Example sentence • Recovery time after thymectomy varies from patient to patient.
4 2 adverb, adjective
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• having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
Example sentence • I love the cozy and homy atmosphere of this coffee shop.
11 5 noun
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noun
• surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity
Example sentence • The surgeon performed a thoracotomy to access the patient's lungs.
4 2 noun
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Example sentence • My momi is a huge fan of classical music.
11 5 noun
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noun
• surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)
Example sentence • The hysterotomy procedure was performed to deliver the baby in case of fetal distress.
8 4 noun
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noun
• chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number
Example sentence • The most well-known monosomy is Turner syndrome, where females have only one X chromosome.
9 5 noun
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noun
• surgical sectioning of bone
Example sentence • The surgeon performed an osteotomy to correct the misalignment of the patient's leg.
8 4 noun
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noun
• a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc
Example sentence • Biologists use taxonomy to categorize and organize different species.
9 4 noun
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Example sentence • The laboratory technician performed microtomy on the tissue sample to prepare it for analysis.
11 5 noun
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Example sentence • The polychotomy between science and religion has long been a topic of debate.
10 4 noun
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Example sentence • The ancient Greek sculptures were known for their vibrant polychromy .
9 4 noun
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Example sentence • The concept of teleonomy challenges traditional notions of purpose and design in biology.
8 4 noun, adjective
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Example sentence • Some Christian communities advocate for theonomy as the ideal system of government.
8 4 noun
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• The surgical resection of the vagus nerve so as to reduce the secretion of acid in the stomach and so control duodenal ulcers.
8 3 noun
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noun
• a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
Example sentence • The atmosphere at the party was filled with bonhomie and laughter.
5 2 adjective
adj
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• producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
Example sentence • The waves crashed against the foamy shoreline.
5 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• consisting of or having the character of loam
Example sentence • The garden soil is rich and loamy .
6 3 noun
n
noun
• personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
Example sentence • The increasing rate of crime can be attributed to the sense of anomie in society.
6 3 noun
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noun
• any of various often strong-smelling plants of the genus Cleome having showy spider-shaped flowers
Example sentence • She planted cleome in her garden for a pop of vibrant color.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
Example sentence • The bonhomies between the team members were evident as they laughed and joked together.
8 3 noun
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Example sentence • The epistome is the upper lip or labrum of an insect.
5 2 noun
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noun
• Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
Example sentence • My homie and I have been friends since kindergarten.
13 5 noun
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Example sentence • The laryngectomee was able to communicate using a speaking valve.
8 3 noun
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Example sentence • I had a delicious pastromi sandwich for lunch.
12 4 noun
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noun
• The young attached larva of Discophora in the stage when it resembles a hydroid, or actinian.
Example sentence • The scyphistomae grow and eventually develop into adult jellyfish.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
6 3 noun
n
noun
• woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
10 4 noun
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noun
• surgical removal of all or part of a nerve
Example sentence • After the neurectomy , the patient experienced numbness in the affected area.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins
Example sentence • The patient underwent a phlebectomy to remove varicose veins.
12 5 noun
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noun
• plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
Example sentence • She underwent a rhytidectomy to reduce the signs of aging on her face.
11 5 noun
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Example sentence • The doctor performed an embryectomy to remove the abnormal fetus from the womb.
11 5 noun
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Example sentence • The patient underwent an enterectomy to remove a section of his small intestine.
9 4 verb, noun
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Example sentence • The doctor performed a tubectomy on the patient to permanently prevent pregnancy.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• the system of production and distribution and consumption
Example sentence • The country is facing a recession, and its economy is struggling.
15 6 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• surgical removal of the uterus and the ovaries and oviducts and cervix and related lymph nodes
Example sentence • Due to certain medical conditions, some women may need to undergo a panhysterectomy .
16 7 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
Example sentence • After the suprarenalectomy , the patient experienced a decrease in cortisol levels.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• an opposing military force
Example sentence • I consider him my sworn enemy .
3 1 noun
n
pronoun
• (personal) The female person or animal previously mentioned or implied.
Example sentence • The doctor examined her and reassured her that she was healthy.
10 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
Example sentence • The surgeon performed an enterotomy to remove the obstruction in the patient's small intestine.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)
Example sentence • The nephrotomy was performed to remove a kidney stone.
8 4 noun
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noun
• congenital defect of having one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells
Example sentence • The presence of polysomy can affect the expression of certain genes.
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