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Example sentence • High levels of lithium in the blood can indicate lithemia .
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• excessive amounts of sodium in the blood; possibly indicating diabetes insipidus
Example sentence • Severe hypernatremia can cause symptoms such as excessive thirst and dry mouth.
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• a blood disorder consisting of an increase in the volume of circulating blood
Example sentence • The patient's hypervolaemia was treated with diuretics.
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• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
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• a genus of birds of the family Rheidae
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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.
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• 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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• civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
Example sentence • The local militia was called to defend the town during the invasion.
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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.
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• A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)
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• By way of; passing through.
Example sentence • I received the document via email.
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Example sentence • She found a sense of ataraxia in the serene beauty of the garden.
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• any of various early blooming oleaceous shrubs of the genus Forsythia; native to eastern Asia and southern Europe but widely cultivated for their branches of bright yellow bell-shaped flowers
Example sentence • The forsythia plant is known for its bright yellow flowers in early spring.
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• a volcanic island (part of Campania) in the Tyrrhenian Sea at the north end of the Bay of Naples
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• grape used to make malmsey wine
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• acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves
Example sentence • She was suffering from severe neuralgia in her face.
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• a fear of foreigners or strangers
Example sentence • There has been a rise in xenophobia in some countries due to political polarization.
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Example sentence • She dedicated her entire career to academia .
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• inability to perceive written words
Example sentence • The patient's alexia prevented her from being able to read.
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• a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
Example sentence • The gods of ancient Greece consumed ambrosia to maintain their immortality.
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• a water solution of ammonia
Example sentence • The strong smell of ammonia filled the room after the chemical spill.
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• partial or total loss of memory
Example sentence • He suffered from amnesia after the car accident.
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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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• 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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• loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • The patient was given anesthesia before the surgery.
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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.
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• 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.
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• mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
Example sentence • My grandmother was diagnosed with dementia last year.
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• 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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• any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful fuchsia dress to the party.
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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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Example sentence • The doctor examined the patient's genitalia for any signs of infection.
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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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• subnormal body temperature
Example sentence • Exposure to extreme cold for a prolonged period can lead to hypothermia .
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