9 5 noun n noun
• accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
11 5 noun n noun
• transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood
Example sentence • Patients with underlying health conditions are more susceptible to bacteremias .
8 4 noun
• a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style
13 6 noun n noun
• a genetic disease (autosomal recessive) in which an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose is deficient or absent; typically develops shortly after birth
Example sentence • Individuals with galactosemias need to avoid consuming foods and drinks that contain galactose.
14 6 noun n noun
• the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease
Example sentence • Severe hypercalcemias may lead to cardiac arrhythmias.
10 5 noun n noun
• increased blood in an organ or other body part
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with chronic hyperemias .
10 5 noun n
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Example sentence • She was diagnosed with hypoxemias , a condition characterized by low oxygen levels in the blood.
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 • There are several different types of leukemias , including acute myeloid leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
7 4 noun n noun
• septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria being released from an abscess
12 5 noun n noun
• an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
Example sentence • There are several types of thalassemias , including alpha and beta thalassemia.
8 4 noun n noun
• the presence of a virus in the blood stream
Example sentence • She developed viremias after being exposed to the influenza virus.
9 4 noun n noun
• a badge worn to show official position
Example sentence • The soldiers proudly wore their insignias on their uniforms.
12 6 noun n noun
• a morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place)
Example sentence • Many people who suffer from agoraphobias find it difficult to leave their homes.
9 4 noun n noun
• a loss of the ability to write or to express thoughts in writing because of a brain lesion
Example sentence • Patients with agraphias may have difficulty writing individual letters or forming coherent sentences.
7 4 noun n noun
• inability to perceive written words
10 5 noun n noun
• (ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia
Example sentence • The optometrist diagnosed the patient with ametropias .
8 4 noun n noun
• absence of the sense of smell (as by damage to olfactory nasal tissue or the olfactory nerve or by obstruction of the nasal passages)
Example sentence • Some people with anosmias cannot detect certain odors.
8 4 noun n noun
• loss of the ability to swallow
Example sentence • Speech difficulties are often associated with aphagias .
8 3 noun n noun
• failure of some tissue or organ to develop
Example sentence • Congenital aplasias of the heart can be life-threatening conditions.
8 4 noun n noun
• inability to make purposeful movements
Example sentence • There are several types of apraxias , each affecting different areas of motor function.
7 4 noun n noun
• inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait
Example sentence • Spinocerebellar ataxias are a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive cerebellar dysfunction.
8 3 noun n noun
• an abnormal condition in which a normal opening or tube in the body (as the urethra) is closed or absent
Example sentence • Intestinal atresias are a common type of atresia in newborn babies.
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Example sentence • Muscle atrophias can occur as a result of disuse or injury.
9 4 noun n noun
• (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 bacterias in the water indicates contamination.
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Example sentence • The battalias clashed on the battlefield.
9 3 noun n noun
• mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
Example sentence • There are different types of dementias , such as Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.
11 5 noun n noun
• an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
Example sentence • She suffered from recurring dipsomanias throughout her life.
9 4 noun n noun
• state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror
Example sentence • Many people enjoy reading dystopias because they offer a thought-provoking glimpse into a dark future.
10 5 noun n noun
• an infant's repetition of sounds uttered by others
Example sentence • He has a rare condition called echolalias .
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy
8 4 noun n noun
• abnormal position of a part or organ (especially at the time of birth)
Example sentence • There are different types of ectopias that can affect different parts of the body.
13 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 • He spent hours searching for information in encyclopedias .
10 5 noun n noun
• strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose
Example sentence • The treatment for esotropias may involve the use of glasses, eye exercises, or surgery.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
10 5 noun n noun
• strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward
Example sentence • Early detection and treatment can help manage exotropias effectively.
9 3 noun n noun
• a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes
Example sentence • She loves to read romantic fantasias .
9 4 noun n noun
• a genus of Pyralidae, containing the greater wax moth or honeycomb moth (Galleria)
Example sentence • I visited several gallerias during my trip to Europe.
12 5 noun n noun
• repetitive nonmeaningful speech (especially that associated with a trance state or religious fervor)
Example sentence • He studied different forms of glossolalias .
9 4 noun n noun
• any of several plants of the genera Gloxinia or Sinningia (greenhouse gloxinias) having showy bell-shaped flowers
Example sentence • I love the vibrant colors of gloxinias in my garden.
12 5 noun n noun
• a symptom of rabies in humans consisting of an aversion to swallowing liquids
10 5 noun n noun
• (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic
6 3 noun n noun
• (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
Example sentence • According to legend, lamias would seduce men and devour their children.
10 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 • There are different types of leukaemias , such as acute lymphoblastic leukaemias and chronic myeloid leukaemias .
9 4 noun n noun
• any species of the genus Listeria
Example sentence • The outbreak was caused by contaminated listerias in the food products.
10 5 noun n noun
• any tree of the genus Macadamia
Example sentence • I love snacking on macadamias .
12 6 noun n noun
• a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur
Example sentence • His megalomanias led him to believe he could conquer the world.
10 4 noun n noun
• the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor
Example sentence • Early detection of neoplasias is crucial for successful treatment.
6 3 noun n noun
• a water wheel with buckets attached to the rim; used to raise water for transfer to an irrigation channel
Example sentence • The ancient norias still stand as a reminder of the region's rich history.
14 6 noun n
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Example sentence • Due to panleukopenias , the shelter had to quarantine all the infected cats.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• A form of historical Spanish or Italian dance characterised by a serious nature, triple metre, and use of a ground bass.
Example sentence • The passacaglias featured in his latest composition were breathtaking.
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