IPA: /ˌpær.ɪˈɡɔːr.ɪk/
KK: /pæˈrɛɡərɪk/
Definition: A medicinal liquid that contains opium and is used to relieve pain and treat diarrhea.
Example: The doctor prescribed paregoric to help manage her severe abdominal cramps.
IPA: /pəˈrɛŋkɪməl/
KK: /pəˈrɛŋkɪməl/
Definition: Relating to the functional tissue of an organ, especially in contrast to the connective or supportive tissue.
Example: The doctor explained that the parenchymal cells are crucial for the organ's function.
IPA: /pəˈrɛŋkɪˌmætəs/
KK: /pəˈrɛŋkɪˌmætəs/
Definition: Relating to the functional tissue of an organ, especially in plants and animals, that is responsible for carrying out specific functions.
Example: The parenchymatous cells in the plant are essential for photosynthesis and storage.
IPA: /ˌpærənˈθaɪz/
KK: /pærənˈθaɪz/
Definition: To put words or phrases inside parentheses to show that they are additional information or not essential to the main point.
Example: In the sentence, she explained her point (which was very clear), using parentheses to parenthesize extra details.
IPA: /pəˈrɛnθɪtɪk/
KK: /pɛrənˈθɛtɪk/
Definition: Relating to or resembling parentheses, often used to describe something that is added as an aside or that digresses from the main point.
Example: The parenthetic remarks in her essay made it difficult to follow her main argument.
IPA: /pəˈrɛnθɪkəl/
KK: /pɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to or set off by parentheses, often used to provide additional information or clarification in a sentence.
Example: The teacher made a parenthetical comment to explain the concept further.
Definition: A word, phrase, or remark that is added to a sentence as extra information, often set off by commas or parentheses.
Example: The teacher's explanation included a parenthetical that clarified the main point.
IPA: /pəˈrɛnθɪkli/
KK: /pɛrənˈθɛtɪkli/
Definition: In a way that is not the main point, often used to add extra information or a comment.
Example: She mentioned, parenthetically, that she would be late to the meeting.
IPA: /pəˈrɛrɡɒn/
KK: /pæˈrɪrˌɡɒn/
Definition: A piece of work that adds to or comes from a larger work, often serving as a supplement or an extra detail.
Example: The artist created a parergon that beautifully complemented the main painting.
IPA: /pəˈriːsɪs/
KK: /pɛrˈiːsɪs/
Definition: A medical condition characterized by slight or partial paralysis, affecting movement or control of muscles.
Example: The patient was diagnosed with paresis after experiencing weakness in their limbs.
IPA: /ˌpær.ɛsˈθiː.ʒə/
KK: /pɛrˈɛsθiə/
Definition: A feeling on the skin that can include sensations like tingling, burning, or itching, but does not have a clear physical reason.
Example: After sitting in one position for too long, I experienced paresthesia in my legs.
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