9 4 noun
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• visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope
Example sentence • During the endoscopy procedure, a flexible tube with a light and camera is inserted into the body.
11 5 noun
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• laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
Example sentence • During laparoscopy , a small incision is made in the abdomen and a thin tube with a camera is inserted.
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noun
• (folklore) the magical ability of a person to assume the characteristics of a wolf
Example sentence • The legend of lycanthropy has been passed down through generations in many cultures.
4 2 adjective
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adjective
• of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
adjective satellite
• forming viscous or glutinous threads
Example sentence • He couldn't eat the dessert because the custard was ropy and stringy.
12 4 noun
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noun
• the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
Example sentence • Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy is used to determine the structure of organic compounds.
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Example sentence • The doctor recommended a cystoscopy to investigate the cause of my urinary problems.
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Example sentence • During laryngoscopy , a flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the throat.
5 2 adjective
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adjective
• resembling or having the qualities of soap
adjective satellite
• unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
Example sentence • She washed her hands with soapy water.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
Example sentence • People with atopy tend to have a genetic predisposition to develop allergies.
4 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having or revealing stupidity
Example sentence • He always has a dopy smile on his face.
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noun
• prenatal diagnosis that allows direct observation of a fetus in the uterus and the withdrawal of fetal blood
Example sentence • During fetoscopy , a thin tube with a light and camera is inserted through a small incision in the mother's abdomen.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• examination of body structures using a fluoroscope
Example sentence • The doctor used fluoroscopy to guide the placement of a catheter during the procedure.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• examination of the nasal passages (either through the anterior nares or with a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx)
Example sentence • The doctor used rhinoscopy to examine the patient's sinuses.
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noun
• visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
Example sentence • A sigmoidoscopy is a medical procedure used to examine the lower part of the colon.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• three-dimensional vision produced by the fusion of two slightly different views of a scene on each retina
Example sentence • The movie theater had special glasses for stereoscopy , allowing the audience to experience realistic 3D effects.
9 5 noun
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Example sentence • The azeotropy of the solution prevented further separation of the components through distillation.
12 4 noun
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Example sentence • A bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows doctors to examine the airways.
4 2 adjective
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Example sentence • He has been mopy ever since his favorite team lost the game.
9 4 verb, noun
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noun
• A variation in an organism that resembles a genetic one, but has an environmental rather than a genetic cause, and is not inherited
verb
• To copy a genetic variation through environmental manipulation
Example sentence • A phenocopy is an individual that exhibits a particular trait or disorder, but does not have the underlying genetic mutation responsible for it.
9 4 noun
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Example sentence • The ophthalmologist performed skiascopy to determine the patient's prescription for glasses.
10 4 noun
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noun
• The reduction of viscosity with increased shear
Example sentence • Paints and inks often exhibit thixotropy , allowing for ease of application and smooth spreading.
5 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
adjective satellite
• forming viscous or glutinous threads
Example sentence • The meat was ropey and tough to chew.
4 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun
Example sentence • I bought a new topi at the market.
6 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The epopee is a long narrative poem that tells the adventures of a hero.
5 2 adjective
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Example sentence • He's been feeling mopey ever since his breakup.
5 2 adjective
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Example sentence • I love the hoppy flavor of this IPA.
7 3 noun
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Example sentence • The metopae were preserved fossils of trilobites found in the rock formation.
9 4 noun, adjective
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Example sentence • The pericopae chosen for today's church service were from the Gospel of Luke.
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• visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation
Example sentence • I had a colonoscopy last week to check for any signs of cancer.
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