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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.
10 5 noun
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• loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • The patient was given anesthesia before the surgery.
8 4 noun
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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
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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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• absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • Doctors often administer analgesia to patients before performing surgery.
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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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• 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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• 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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• sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
Example sentence • I ordered a glass of sangria at the restaurant.
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• 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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• 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.
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• any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria
Example sentence • The wisteria blooms in our garden every spring.
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• anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve
Example sentence • The patient requested block anaesthesia for the surgery to ensure she wouldn't feel any pain.
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• regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the caudal end of the spinal canal; now largely replaced by epidural anesthesia
Example sentence • The patient experienced pain relief after receiving caudal anaesthesia .
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• regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery
Example sentence • The patient requested an epidural anaesthesia to numb the area before the surgery.
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• loss of sensation in a region of the body produced by application of an anesthetic agent to all the nerves supplying that region (as when an epidural anesthetic is administered to the pelvic region during childbirth)
Example sentence • Epidural anaesthesia is a type of regional anaesthesia commonly used during childbirth.
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• anesthesia of the lower half of the body; caused by injury to the spinal cord or by injecting an anesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane that surrounds the spinal cord
Example sentence • During spinal anaesthesia , a local anaesthetic is injected into the cerebrospinal fluid in the spinal canal.
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• abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
Example sentence • The patient experienced tachycardia after consuming excessive amounts of caffeine.
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• loss of sensation confined to the skin or mucous surfaces (as when benzocaine or Lidocaine is applied to the surface)
Example sentence • The dentist applied topical anaesthesia to numb my gums before the procedure.
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• mental responsiveness and awareness
Example sentence • The patient had a heightened sense of aesthesia after the surgery.
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• imperfect development; nondevelopment of a part
Example sentence • The agenesia of the heart is an extremely rare condition with high morbidity.
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• motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis
Example sentence • The patient's akinesia was affecting their ability to perform daily tasks.
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• abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage
Example sentence • The patient reported experiencing paresthesia in their fingers.
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Example sentence • The symptoms of babesia in dogs include fever, lethargy, and anemia.
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Example sentence • The ecclesia gathered at the church for Sunday worship.
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• Unusual or pathological sensitivity of the skin or of a particular sense.
Example sentence • The patient reported hyperaesthesia in their feet, causing discomfort while walking.
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Example sentence • The patient's hyperkinesia was a result of taking a high dosage of stimulant medication.
11 5 noun
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• An elevated level of memory recall.
Example sentence • The patient's hypermnesia allowed them to recall every detail of the event.
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• Any of several large parasitic plants, of the genus Rafflesia, from South East Asia, that have no roots, stems or leaves; Rafflesia arnoldii has the largest known flower with a diameter of over a yard.
Example sentence • The rafflesia is a rare and endangered flower found in Southeast Asia.
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Example sentence • Her abulia made it difficult for her to make even the simplest decisions.
8 5 noun
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• 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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• 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.
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• visual impairment without apparent organic pathology
Example sentence • Early treatment of amblyopia is crucial for better outcomes.
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Example sentence • Her persistent fatigue was a symptom of her anaemia .
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• loss of structural differentiation within a cell or group of cells often with increased capacity for multiplication, as in a malignant tumor
Example sentence • The presence of anaplasia is often a sign of malignancy in cancer cells.
9 5 noun
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• an inability to experience pleasure
Example sentence • One of the symptoms of anhedonia is the inability to feel pleasure.
7 4 noun
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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
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• 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
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• 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
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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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• 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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• 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
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• 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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• mountain ebony, orchid tree
Example sentence • The bauhinia tree blooms with beautiful pink flowers.
8 4 noun
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• 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
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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
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• 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.
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• the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast
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