11 4 noun
n
noun
• 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.
10 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• research with the use of microscopes
Example sentence • The lab technician used microscopy to examine the structure of cells.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (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.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the drawing up and interpretation of horoscopes
Example sentence • I am not a big believer in horoscopy .
8 4 noun
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Example sentence • The doctor used otoscopy to diagnose the patient's ear infection.
11 5 noun
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Example sentence • The optometrist performed retinoscopy to assess the patient's visual acuity.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• The diagnostic examination of urine
Example sentence • In ancient times, uroscopy was used as a medical diagnostic tool.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• voluntary promotion of human welfare
Example sentence • The billionaire's philanthropy funded numerous scholarships for underprivileged students.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• 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.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
Example sentence • My friend is considering starting psychotherapy to address her anxiety.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed him with syncope after he fainted.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• 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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• 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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the art of making and using telescopes
Example sentence • The development of telescopy revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
8 4 noun
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Example sentence • The doctor recommended a bioscopy to determine the nature of the abnormal growth.
7 3 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The puppy had a lollopy gait as it stumbled across the field.
12 6 noun
n
noun
• 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.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• 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.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• 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.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• 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.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• 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.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy
Example sentence • Many people have found relief from anxiety through hypnotherapy .
13 6 noun
n
noun
• 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.
12 6 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance
Example sentence • The patient underwent radiotherapy for six weeks.
6 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She poured the syrupy honey over her pancakes.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• 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 .
10 5 noun
n
noun
• the collective body of bishops
Example sentence • The episcopacy of the Catholic Church is led by the Pope.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• deep-fried cornbread ball (southern)
Example sentence • My grandmother's hushpuppy recipe is always a hit at family gatherings.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• 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.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• 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.
9 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The artist used heliotypy to create a unique and detailed print of a flower.
7 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • I saw an old jaloppy parked on the street.
8 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The logotypy of the company's logo is simple, yet meaningful.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• The architectural element between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze.
Example sentence • The metope on the Parthenon depicts a battle scene.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• An aquatic salamander of the family Proteidae.
Example sentence • The mudpuppy is a type of salamander found in North America.
6 3 noun
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15 5 noun
n
noun
• the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
Example sentence • There are various psychotherapies available to treat mental health disorders.
7 3 noun
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Example sentence • The rhizopi have a unique reproductive system.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• 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.
6 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• Having the taste or consistency of syrup.
Example sentence • The sirupy syrup poured slowly over the pancakes.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
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5 2 noun
n
noun
• A young upwardly mobile urban professional person with an affluent lifestyle.
Example sentence • He was known as a successful yuppy in the business world.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• (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
4 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
Example sentence • I need a copy of that document.
9 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The patient reported experiencing autoscopy during the out-of-body experience.
12 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • Researchers used deuteroscopy to analyze the chemical composition of the ancient bone.
12 5 noun
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Example sentence • The scientist used galvanoscopy to analyze the movement of ions in the solution.
9 4 noun
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Example sentence • During the manoscopy , the doctor examined the patient's hands for any abnormalities.
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