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• a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
Example sentence • My uncle has been suffering from psoriasis for the past 10 years.
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• an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
Example sentence • Oral moniliasis , also known as thrush, is characterized by white patches on the tongue and inside the cheeks.
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• reflex pupillary dilation as a muscle pulls the iris outward; occurs in response to a decrease in light or certain drugs
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with mydriasis .
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• any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin
Example sentence • Pityriasis alba is a type of pityriasis that mainly affects children and causes pale patches on the skin.
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• abnormally intense sexual desire in men
Example sentence • He was seeking treatment for his satyriasis .
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• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
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• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
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• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
Example sentence • The genesis of her career as a singer began in high school.
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• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult.
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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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• an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected
Example sentence • The transmission of schistosomiasis occurs through contact with contaminated water.
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• the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
Example sentence • The synthesis of two chemicals can produce a new compound.
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• the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
Example sentence • There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of telekinesis .
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• 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.
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• an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected
Example sentence • Preventing bilharziasis involves avoiding contaminated water sources.
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• infection of the intestines with protozoa found in contaminated food and water; characterized by diarrhea and nausea and flatulence and abdominal discomfort
Example sentence • The symptoms of giardiasis include diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea.
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• the formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ
Example sentence • Gallstone lithiasis is a common condition affecting the gallbladder.
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• infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with myiasis after finding maggots in the wound.
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Example sentence • Symptoms of oxyuriasis include itching around the anus and restless sleep.
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Example sentence • The symptoms of teniasis may include abdominal pain and diarrhea.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • If left untreated, trichiasis can lead to corneal scarring.
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• a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma
Example sentence • Primary amyloidosis is the most common type of amyloidosis and often affects the heart, kidneys, liver, and nervous system.
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• a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
Example sentence • The surgeon performed an anastomosis to connect the two blood vessels.
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• collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with atelectasis .
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• infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
Example sentence • Symptoms of brucellosis include fever, fatigue, body aches, and joint pain.
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• the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
Example sentence • The cryptanalysis of the intercepted message revealed the enemy's plan.
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• a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with cyanosis due to the bluish discoloration of the lips and fingertips.
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• the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
Example sentence • Excessive diaphoresis can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
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• (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
Example sentence • I'm going to the salon for electrolysis to remove my unwanted hair.
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• surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)
Example sentence • In surgery, hemostasis is crucial to prevent excessive blood loss.
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• chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with hypochondriasis after constantly seeking medical attention for minor symptoms.
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• an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever
Example sentence • The main source of leptospirosis is animal urine, particularly that of rats.
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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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• differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
Example sentence • The study of morphogenesis is a key area of research in developmental biology.
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• a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits
Example sentence • The spread of myxomatosis among rabbit populations can be devastating.
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• infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
Example sentence • The prevalence of onchocerciasis is highest in sub-Saharan Africa.
12 5 noun n Example sentence • The overemphasis on grades takes away from the joy of learning.
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• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis .
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• synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
Example sentence • Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through the process of photosynthesis .
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• Infection by the hookworm Ancylostoma.
Example sentence • The symptoms of ankylostomiasis include abdominal pain and anemia.
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• Any of several diseases or infections caused by a trypanosome.
Example sentence • Human African trypanosomiasis is also known as sleeping sickness.
12 6 noun n Example sentence • The symptoms of uncinariasis include abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea.
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• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Example sentence • The bishop of the diocese presided over the ordination ceremony.
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• any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
Example sentence • Severe avitaminosis can lead to various health problems.
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• human conception without fertilization by a man
Example sentence • Some species of insects, such as aphids, are capable of parthenogenesis .
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• The formation and development of bone.
Example sentence • Impairments in osteogenesis can result in weak or brittle bones.
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• the property of excessive fatness
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with generalized adiposis .
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• partial or total loss of sight without pathology of the eye; caused by disease of optic nerve or retina or brain
Example sentence • The cause of amaurosis may be a blood clot, a piece of plaque from atherosclerosis, or other debris that briefly blocks the blood supply to the eye.
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• the direct method of cell division characterized by simple division of the nucleus without formation of chromosomes
Example sentence • During amitosis , the nucleus of the cell undergoes direct division.
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• male parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only paternal chromosomes due to the failure of the egg nucleus to participate in fertilization
Example sentence • Scientists are studying the mechanisms behind androgenesis in certain plant species.
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