10 5 noun
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noun
• loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • The patient was given anesthesia before the surgery.
11 5 noun
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noun
• 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.
8 4 noun
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noun
• 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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noun
• 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.
9 5 noun
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noun
• absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • Doctors often administer analgesia to patients before performing surgery.
5 3 noun
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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.
9 5 noun
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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.
9 4 noun
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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.
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.
6 3 noun
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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.
5 3 noun
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noun
• 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.
8 4 noun
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noun
• any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria
Example sentence • The wisteria blooms in our garden every spring.
15 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve
Example sentence • The patient underwent block anesthesia before the surgeon operated on their arm.
16 5 noun
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noun
• 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 surgeon opted for caudal anesthesia during the lower back surgery.
20 7 noun
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noun
• anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve
Example sentence • The patient underwent conduction anesthesia before the surgery to block pain signals.
17 6 noun
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noun
• a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation)
Example sentence • During general anesthesia , the patient is completely unaware and does not feel pain.
15 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a mental disorder involving loss of sensitivity in the hand and wrist
Example sentence • The patient experienced glove anesthesia after the surgery.
15 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• loss of sensation in a small area of the body (as when a local anesthetic is injected for a tooth extraction)
Example sentence • The dentist administered local anesthesia before starting the procedure.
20 6 noun
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noun
• anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve
Example sentence • The patient opted for nerve block anesthesia instead of general anesthesia.
21 6 noun
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noun
• the parts of a patient's body that would touch a saddle if the patient were sitting in one are anesthetized by injecting a local anesthetic into the spinal cord
Example sentence • The surgeon administered saddle block anesthesia before performing the surgery.
16 5 noun
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noun
• 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 • The patient underwent surgery under spinal anesthesia .
11 5 noun
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• abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
Example sentence • The patient experienced tachycardia after consuming excessive amounts of caffeine.
17 6 noun
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noun
• 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 anesthesia to numb my gums before the procedure.
9 4 noun
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noun
• mental responsiveness and awareness
Example sentence • The patient had a heightened sense of aesthesia after the surgery.
8 4 noun
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noun
• imperfect development; nondevelopment of a part
Example sentence • The agenesia of the heart is an extremely rare condition with high morbidity.
8 4 noun
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noun
• motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis
Example sentence • The patient's akinesia was affecting their ability to perform daily tasks.
11 5 noun
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noun
• 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.
14 4 noun, adjective
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noun
• 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.
12 4 noun
n
Example sentence • The patient's hyperkinesia was a result of taking a high dosage of stimulant medication.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• An elevated level of memory recall.
Example sentence • The patient's hypermnesia allowed them to recall every detail of the event.
9 2 noun
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noun
• 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.
6 4 noun
n
Example sentence • Her abulia made it difficult for her to make even the simplest decisions.
8 5 noun
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noun
• 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 .
7 3 noun
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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.
9 5 noun
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noun
• visual impairment without apparent organic pathology
Example sentence • Early treatment of amblyopia is crucial for better outcomes.
7 4 noun
n
Example sentence • Her persistent fatigue was a symptom of her anaemia .
9 5 noun
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noun
• 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
n
noun
• 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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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.
8 5 noun
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noun
• 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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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.
11 6 noun
n
noun
• preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books
Example sentence • She suffered from severe bibliomania and could not resist buying books whenever she visited a bookstore.
8 4 noun
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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.
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