8 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
Example sentence • The magnolia tree in our backyard is in full bloom.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• extreme depression characterized by tearful sadness and irrational fears
Example sentence • He fell into a deep state of melancholia after his wife passed away.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• (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.
9 5 noun
n
noun
• 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.
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.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
Example sentence • I ordered a glass of sangria at the restaurant.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband
Example sentence • The doctor found a taenia in the patient's intestine during the surgery.
5 3 noun
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noun
• a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband
Example sentence • La tenia es un tipo de gusano intestinal que puede infectar a los seres humanos.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria
Example sentence • The wisteria blooms in our garden every spring.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed
Example sentence • The patient's acholia was a result of liver dysfunction.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a marginal note written by a scholiast (a commentator on ancient or classical literature)
Example sentence • The professor provided scholia on the text to help the students understand it better.
5 3 noun
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noun
• A leaf, especially a thin leaf or plate.
Example sentence • The library has a large collection of folia .
6 4 noun
n
Example sentence • Her abulia made it difficult for her to make even the simplest decisions.
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 .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• inability to recognize objects by use of the senses
Example sentence • Visual agnosia is a type of agnosia where the person cannot recognize familiar objects or people by sight.
9 5 noun
n
noun
• visual impairment without apparent organic pathology
Example sentence • Early treatment of amblyopia is crucial for better outcomes.
7 4 noun
n
Example sentence • Her persistent fatigue was a symptom of her anaemia .
9 5 noun
n
noun
• absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • Doctors often administer analgesia to patients before performing surgery.
9 5 noun
n
noun
• an inability to experience pleasure
Example sentence • One of the symptoms of anhedonia is the inability to feel pleasure.
7 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 • She has anosmia , so she cannot smell anything.
6 4 noun
n
noun
• severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues
Example sentence • The patient experienced anoxia due to respiratory failure.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a disorder of the vocal organs that results in the loss of voice
Example sentence • She developed aphonia after yelling at the concert.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• failure of some tissue or organ to develop
Example sentence • Congenital aplasia is a rare condition in which a baby is born without certain tissues or organs.
8 5 noun
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noun
• a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
Example sentence • She wrote a powerful apologia for her controversial actions.
7 4 noun
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noun
• inability to make purposeful movements
Example sentence • Childhood apraxia of speech is a communication disorder that affects a child's ability to speak.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas
Example sentence • The doctor determined that the cause of death was asphyxia .
8 4 noun
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noun
• mountain ebony, orchid tree
Example sentence • The bauhinia tree blooms with beautiful pink flowers.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
Example sentence • The patient's cachexia was a result of the advanced stage of cancer.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
Example sentence • I planted a camelia bush in my garden.
8 4 noun
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noun
• any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
Example sentence • The camellia is a flowering plant native to East Asia.
9 5 noun
n
noun
• extreme tonus; muscular rigidity; a common symptom in catatonic schizophrenia
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with catatonia after exhibiting unusual movements and a lack of response to stimuli.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast
10 5 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 rare cyclopedia from the 19th century at the antique bookstore.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
Example sentence • The child was vaccinated against diphtheria as part of the regular immunization schedule.
10 5 noun
n
noun
• an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with dipsomania and had to undergo treatment for his alcohol addiction.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature
Example sentence • Individuals with dysarthria may have difficulty with articulation, pronunciation, and intonation.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• an impairment of language (especially speech production) that is usually due to brain damage
Example sentence • After his stroke, the patient developed dysphasia and had trouble forming coherent sentences.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• abnormal depression and discontent
Example sentence • He experienced intense dysphoria after losing his job.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror
Example sentence • The novel portrays a dark dystopia where humanity is oppressed by a totalitarian regime.
8 5 noun
n
noun
• an intense and irresistible love for yourself and concern for your own needs
Example sentence • Her constant need for attention and praise revealed her egomania .
7 4 noun
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noun
• a suspected cause of diarrhea in humans
Example sentence • My dog was diagnosed with giardia .
11 5 noun
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noun
• repetitive nonmeaningful speech (especially that associated with a trance state or religious fervor)
Example sentence • He spoke in glossolalia during the religious ceremony.
11 5 noun
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noun
• a symptom of rabies in humans consisting of an aversion to swallowing liquids
Example sentence • Rabies is a viral infection that can cause hydrophobia in humans.
9 5 noun
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noun
• increased blood in an organ or other body part
Example sentence • The patient presented with hyperemia in their eyes, indicating an inflammatory response.
12 5 noun
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noun
• abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)
Example sentence • Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to hyperthermia .
10 5 noun
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noun
• underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells
Example sentence • Cleidocranial dysplasia is associated with hypoplasia of the clavicles.
9 5 noun
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noun
• (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic
Example sentence • Babies with hypotonia may have difficulty holding their heads up.
11 5 noun
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noun
• an irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with kleptomania , a compulsive urge to steal things.
7 3 noun
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noun
• an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
Example sentence • Opium is an ingredient of morphia .
10 5 noun
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noun
• a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions
Example sentence • The symptoms of myasthenia can be difficult to manage.
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