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• genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with severe anemia and required blood transfusion.
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• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
4 3 noun n noun
• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Example sentence • I have no idea what you're talking about.
8 5 noun n Example sentence • She dedicated her entire career to academia .
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• malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • My cousin has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia .
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• (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
Example sentence • The presence of bacteria in food can cause spoilage and foodborne illnesses.
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• a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
Example sentence • I always eat lunch in the cafeteria at work.
5 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
Example sentence • The mafia is known for its criminal activities and organized crime.
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• queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
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• A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
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• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
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• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are popular among young people.
4 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Example sentence • The picnic area was filled with families enjoying the sunny weather.
8 5 noun n noun
• a blood disorder characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which falls below 7 on the pH scale)
Example sentence • Certain inherited disorders can lead to metabolic acidemia .
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• increased blood in an organ or other body part
Example sentence • The patient presented with hyperemia in their eyes, indicating an inflammatory response.
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• abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency
Example sentence • Individuals with hypocalcemia often experience numbness and tingling in their fingers and toes.
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• abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
Example sentence • Patients with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar levels to prevent hypoglycemia .
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• abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors or starvation or taking diuretics
Example sentence • Prolonged vomiting can lead to hypokalemia .
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• local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
Example sentence • My doctor diagnosed me with myocardial ischemia after performing an EKG.
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• invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
Example sentence • She developed septicemia after the untreated wound became infected.
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• an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
Example sentence • People with thalassemia may need regular blood transfusions.
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• an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
Example sentence • Pregnant women should be aware of the risks of developing toxemia during their pregnancy.
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• a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals
Example sentence • Symptoms of tularemia may include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue.
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• accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
Example sentence • Severe uremia can result in kidney failure.
9 5 noun n noun
• An abnormal deficiency in the concentration of oxygen in the blood, be it the partial pressure of oxygen (mm Hg), the content of oxygen (ml oxygen per dl of blood) or the per cent saturation of the blood's hemoglobin, singly or in combination.
Example sentence • The patient's hypoxemia was caused by a severe lung infection.
6 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• inability to perceive written words
Example sentence • The patient's alexia prevented her from being able to read.
7 4 noun n noun
• a water solution of ammonia
Example sentence • The strong smell of ammonia filled the room after the chemical spill.
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• loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • The dentist used local anaesthesia to numb my mouth before filling the cavity.
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• a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
Example sentence • She has been struggling with anorexia for years and is currently receiving treatment.
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• a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
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• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • She sang a beautiful aria at the opera last night.
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• an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia .
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• a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
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• a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
Example sentence • She struggled with bulimia for many years.
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• a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
Example sentence • Testing for chlamydia is important for early detection and treatment.
14 5 noun n noun
• a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
Example sentence • She has a fear of being in small spaces, which is a symptom of claustrophobia .
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• (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church
Example sentence • The curia is the main governing body of the Roman Catholic Church.
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• any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia
Example sentence • She planted dahlias in her garden to add color to the flower bed.
12 6 noun n noun
• a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
Example sentence • I found a lot of information in the encyclopedia .
7 4 noun
• tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
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• a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Example sentence • After winning the championship, there was a feeling of euphoria among the team.
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• the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
Example sentence • There are different types of euthanasia , such as voluntary and involuntary.
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• a genus of Pyralidae, containing the greater wax moth or honeycomb moth (Galleria)
Example sentence • The galleria is known for its extensive collection of contemporary art.
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• any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example sentence • I bought a beautiful gardenia plant for my backyard.
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• the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease
Example sentence • The presence of hematuria in his urine alarmed the doctor.
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• rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Example sentence • He underwent surgery to repair a hernia in his abdomen.
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• state of violent mental agitation
Example sentence • The news of the accident caused a wave of hysteria among the onlookers.
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• a badge worn to show official position
Example sentence • The soldier proudly displayed his rank insignia on his uniform.
8 4 noun n noun
• an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
Example sentence • She suffers from chronic insomnia and has trouble falling asleep every night.
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• (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
Example sentence • The lamia was a mythical creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent.
9 4 noun n noun
• malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • The most common symptoms of leukaemia include fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bleeding or bruising.
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