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• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
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• a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
Example sentence • The primary cause of cirrhosis is chronic alcoholism.
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• a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
Example sentence • She underwent hypnosis to try and quit smoking.
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• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • Her constant need for reassurance and fear of abandonment are symptoms of her neurosis .
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• (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Example sentence • Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through osmosis .
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• a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Example sentence • The doctor gave me a positive prognosis for my recovery.
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• any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and experienced frequent episodes of psychosis .
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• the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel
Example sentence • My grandfather had surgery to remove a blood clot caused by thrombosis .
9 4 noun n Example sentence • She was embarrassed by her chronic halitosis .
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• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
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• any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
Example sentence • Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
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• abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from osteoporosis and has to be careful not to fall.
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• infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
Example sentence • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
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• an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with scoliosis at a young age.
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• an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with thoracic kyphosis and recommended physical therapy.
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• an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column
Example sentence • Athletes may develop lordosis due to repetitive movements.
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• an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
Example sentence • Athlete's foot is a common mycosis that affects the skin between the toes.
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• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Example sentence • Cell death due to necrosis is often associated with inflammation.
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• an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans
Example sentence • In severe cases of phimosis , a circumcision may be necessary.
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• abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with aortic stenosis .
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Example sentence • People with trichosis often struggle with managing and grooming their hair due to its fast growth rate.
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• abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Example sentence • Metabolic acidosis is a condition characterized by excessive acidity in the blood.
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• abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Example sentence • Respiratory alkalosis occurs when there is excessive removal of carbon dioxide from the body through hyperventilation.
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• abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
Example sentence • The patient experienced ankylosis in his shoulder joint after a severe injury.
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• presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon
Example sentence • Symptoms of diverticulosis may include abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.
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• the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
Example sentence • The patient presented with ecchymosis on his arm after the injury.
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• (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent
Example sentence • The farmers were excited about the potential heterosis in the new hybrid crops.
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• excessive and profuse perspiration
Example sentence • My friend suffers from hyperhidrosis and is always sweating even in cool temperatures.
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• hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness
Example sentence • The most common symptom of otosclerosis is progressive hearing loss.
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• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • She sought therapy to help overcome her psychoneurosis .
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• infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus
Example sentence • Pregnant women should be cautious of toxoplasmosis as it can harm the unborn child.
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• infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
Example sentence • Eating undercooked pork can lead to trichinosis infection.
12 5 noun n Example sentence • Some people use autohypnosis to overcome phobias and fears.
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• A lung disease caused by a fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, often asymptomatic otherwise with symptoms similar to those of flu.
Example sentence • The symptoms of histoplasmosis may include fever, cough, and chest pain.
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Example sentence • The most common symptoms of parasitosis include abdominal pain and diarrhea.
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• iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
Example sentence • The plants in my garden are showing signs of chlorosis , with their leaves turning yellow.
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• the union of Greece and Cyprus (which is the goal of a group of Greek Cypriots)
Example sentence • Many Greek-Cypriots demonstrated their support for enosis during the 1950s.
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• a pathological condition resulting from an excessive intake of fluorine (usually from drinking water)
Example sentence • Severe fluorosis can result in brown stains and pitting on the teeth.
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• pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees
Example sentence • The symptoms of gummosis include oozing of sap from the trunk and branches.
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• the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
Example sentence • Excessive hidrosis can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.
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• the concept of emptying one's own will and receive God's will, in Catholicism
Example sentence • The concept of kenosis is important in understanding the humility and sacrifice of Jesus.
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• an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus
Example sentence • Following a strict low-carb diet can induce ketosis .
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• an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)
Example sentence • Doctors often use drugs to induce myosis during certain medical procedures.
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• a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
Example sentence • The main symptom of nephrosis is excessive proteinuria.
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• a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation
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• drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
Example sentence • She had developed ptosis in her left eye after the accident.
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• a degenerative state of the cell nucleus
Example sentence • The presence of pycnosis in a tissue sample may indicate cellular damage.
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• a degenerative state of the cell nucleus
Example sentence • The presence of pyknosis in a tissue sample can indicate a certain type of cellular damage.
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• a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder
Example sentence • He complained of pyrosis after eating a heavy meal.
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