IPA: /lɑːrˈdʒɛs/
KK: /lɑrˈdʒɛs/
Definition: The quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts or money to others.
Example: The philanthropist was known for his largess, donating millions to various charities each year.
IPA: /lɑːˈdʒɛs/
Definition: The act of giving generous gifts or money to others, often to help those in need or to show kindness.
Example: The philanthropist was known for his largesse, donating millions to various charities each year.
IPA: /ˈlɑːrvəl/
KK: /ˈlɑrvəl/
Definition: Relating to the early stage of an insect's life cycle, when it is in the form of a larva.
Example: The larval stage of the butterfly is very different from its adult form.
IPA: /ˈlɑːrvɪˌsaɪd/
KK: /ˈlɑːrvɪˌsaɪd/
Definition: A substance used to kill the larval stage of insects, especially pests that can harm crops or spread disease.
Example: Farmers often use larvicides to protect their crops from harmful insect larvae.
IPA: /lɛrɪnˈdʒiəl/
KK: /lɛrɪnˈdʒiəl/
Definition: Related to the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords and is used for speaking and breathing.
Example: The doctor examined the laryngeal area to check for any abnormalities.
Definition: A term related to the larynx, which is the part of the throat involved in producing sound.
Example: The laryngeal muscles help control the pitch of the voice.
IPA: //ˌlærɪŋˈɡɛktoʊmi//
KK: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɛktoʊmi/
Definition: A person who has had their larynx surgically removed, often due to cancer or other medical conditions.
Example: After the surgery, he became a laryngectomee and had to learn to speak differently.
IPA: //ləˈrɪŋɡɛktəmi//
KK: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɛktəmi/
Definition: A medical procedure in which part or all of the voice box is surgically removed.
Example: After the laryngectomy, the patient had to learn how to speak again.
IPA: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɒlədʒi/
KK: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɑlədʒi/
Definition: This is a medical specialty focused on the study and treatment of the larynx, pharynx, and related areas of the throat.
Example: After experiencing persistent throat issues, she decided to consult a specialist in laryngology.
IPA: /ˌlɛrɪŋɡəˈskoʊp/
KK: /lɛrɪŋɡəˌskoʊp/
Definition: A medical instrument that is used to look inside the voice box (larynx) by being inserted through the mouth.
Example: The doctor used a laryngoscope to check for any issues in the patient's throat.
IPA: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɒskəpi/
KK: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɑːskəpi/
Definition: A medical procedure that involves looking at the throat and voice box using a special tool called a laryngoscope.
Example: The doctor performed a laryngoscopy to check for any abnormalities in the patient's throat.
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