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• Bread, generally a penny roll; the supply of food carried by workmen as their daily allowance
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• To pay (employees) according to the truck system, with goods instead of money.
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• surgical removal of the uterus
Example sentence • She had a hysterectomy to remove her uterus.
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• surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)
Example sentence • The hysterotomy procedure was performed to deliver the baby in case of fetal distress.
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Example sentence • The laboratory technician performed microtomy on the tissue sample to prepare it for analysis.
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Example sentence • The polychotomy between science and religion has long been a topic of debate.
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• The surgical resection of the vagus nerve so as to reduce the secretion of acid in the stomach and so control duodenal ulcers.
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• surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
Example sentence • She underwent a gastrectomy to remove a cancerous tumor.
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• having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
Example sentence • I love the cozy and homy atmosphere of this coffee shop.
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• surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
Example sentence • She had a mastectomy to remove the cancerous tumor.
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• surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas
Example sentence • A pancreatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the pancreas.
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Example sentence • My momi is a huge fan of classical music.
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• plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
Example sentence • She underwent a lipectomy to remove excess fat from her abdomen.
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• surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process
Example sentence • A mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove infected mastoid air cells.
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• chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number
Example sentence • The most well-known monosomy is Turner syndrome, where females have only one X chromosome.
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• surgical sectioning of bone
Example sentence • The surgeon performed an osteotomy to correct the misalignment of the patient's leg.
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• a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc
Example sentence • Biologists use taxonomy to categorize and organize different species.
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Example sentence • A pinealectomy is a surgical procedure in which the pineal gland is removed.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The ancient Greek sculptures were known for their vibrant polychromy .
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Example sentence • The concept of teleonomy challenges traditional notions of purpose and design in biology.
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Example sentence • Some Christian communities advocate for theonomy as the ideal system of government.
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• The surgical removal of the thymus
Example sentence • Recovery time after thymectomy varies from patient to patient.
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• a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
Example sentence • The atmosphere at the party was filled with bonhomie and laughter.
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• producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
Example sentence • The waves crashed against the foamy shoreline.
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• consisting of or having the character of loam
Example sentence • The garden soil is rich and loamy .
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• personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
Example sentence • The increasing rate of crime can be attributed to the sense of anomie in society.
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• any of various often strong-smelling plants of the genus Cleome having showy spider-shaped flowers
Example sentence • She planted cleome in her garden for a pop of vibrant color.
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• a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
Example sentence • The bonhomies between the team members were evident as they laughed and joked together.
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Example sentence • The epistome is the upper lip or labrum of an insect.
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• Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
Example sentence • My homie and I have been friends since kindergarten.
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Example sentence • The laryngectomee was able to communicate using a speaking valve.
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Example sentence • I had a delicious pastromi sandwich for lunch.
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• The young attached larva of Discophora in the stage when it resembles a hydroid, or actinian.
Example sentence • The scyphistomae grow and eventually develop into adult jellyfish.
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• the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
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• woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
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• surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
Example sentence • The surgeon performed an enterotomy to remove the obstruction in the patient's small intestine.
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• incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)
Example sentence • The nephrotomy was performed to remove a kidney stone.
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Example sentence • After the pharyngotomy , the patient experienced difficulty swallowing for several days.
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Example sentence • He performed a pleurotomy on the patient to treat the lung infection.
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Example sentence • The barber specializes in pogonotomy , offering various beard grooming services.
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Example sentence • The doctor performed a syringotomy to drain the fluid from the patient's cyst.
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Example sentence • The doctor performed an emergency uterotomy to deliver the baby.
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• surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
Example sentence • The doctor performed a lobotomy on the mentally ill patient.
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• (personal) The female person or animal previously mentioned or implied.
Example sentence • The doctor examined her and reassured her that she was healthy.
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• surgical removal of all or part of a nerve
Example sentence • After the neurectomy , the patient experienced numbness in the affected area.
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• surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins
Example sentence • The patient underwent a phlebectomy to remove varicose veins.
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• surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
Example sentence • She is studying phlebotomy in order to become a certified phlebotomist.
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• congenital defect of having one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells
Example sentence • The presence of polysomy can affect the expression of certain genes.
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• plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
Example sentence • She underwent a rhytidectomy to reduce the signs of aging on her face.
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• a process of mural painting in which the pigment is fixed by a series of reactions between the lime, fluosilicic acid, and water glass.
Example sentence • Certain organisms use stereochromy to attract mates or confuse predators.
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