9 4 noun n noun
• a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
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• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
Example sentence • She packed her camping paraphernalia , including a tent, sleeping bag, and cooking equipment.
6 3 noun n noun
• any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
Example sentence • I planted a beautiful azalea in my garden.
11 5 noun n noun
• an orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus (= Bacchus)
Example sentence • The party turned into a wild bacchanalia with people dancing and drinking all night.
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.
11 5 noun n noun
• repetitive nonmeaningful speech (especially that associated with a trance state or religious fervor)
Example sentence • He spoke in glossolalia during the religious ceremony.
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.
10 5 noun n noun
• an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
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.
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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.
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.
7 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• native to Australia; introduced elsewhere to control scale insects
Example sentence • The vedalia is a species of lady beetle that is known for its ability to control cottony cushion scale insects.
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Example sentence • The battalia between the two armies lasted for days.
8 4 noun n noun
• Any of various tooth shells of the genus Dentalium.
Example sentence • Archaeologists found dentalia beads at the ancient burial site.
6 4 noun n Example sentence • Her abulia made it difficult for her to make even the simplest decisions.
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.
7 4 noun n Example sentence • Her persistent fatigue was a symptom of her anaemia .
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.
7 4 noun n 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 n 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 n 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.
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 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.
9 5 noun n noun
• an infant's repetition of sounds uttered by others
Example sentence • Children with autism may demonstrate echolalia by repeating words or phrases they have heard without understanding their meaning.
7 4 noun n noun
• a suspected cause of diarrhea in humans
Example sentence • My dog was diagnosed with giardia .
10 5 noun n noun
• notes written in the margin
Example sentence • She found some interesting marginalia in her grandfather's old books.
7 3 noun n 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 .
9 3 noun n noun
• the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor
Example sentence • The presence of neoplasia can often be detected through medical imaging tests.
9 4 noun n noun
• sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system
Example sentence • The neuroglia in the central nervous system includes astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia.
9 4 noun n noun
• a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion
Example sentence • One form of porphyria , called acute intermittent porphyria , can cause severe abdominal pain and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
8 4 noun n noun
• a rare abnormality marked by premature aging (grey hair and wrinkled skin and stooped posture) in a child
Example sentence • Children with progeria typically have a shorter lifespan than those without the condition.
6 3 noun n noun
• feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes
Example sentence • She wove a hat using raffia .
7 4 noun n Example sentence • The tilapia at the restaurant was cooked to perfection.
7 4 noun n noun
• an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
Example sentence • Pregnant women should be aware of the risks of developing toxemia during their pregnancy.
6 4 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) the Muse of astronomy
8 4 noun n noun
• a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes
Example sentence • She wore an elegant pendant with a zirconia gemstone.
11 4 noun n noun
• A disturbance to an otherwise normal biological rhythm (especially that of the heart).
Example sentence • His irregular heartbeat was due to a cardiac dysrhythmia .
8 4 noun n noun
• A disabling neurological disorder in which prolonged and repetitive contractions of muscles cause jerking, twisting movements and abnormal postures of the body
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with generalized dystonia at a young age.
8 4 noun n noun
• A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one.
Example sentence • The smell of effluvia from the garbage bin was overpowering.
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