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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

mediastinum

IPA: //ˌmiːdiˈæstɪnəm//

KK: /ˈmidiəˌstīnum/

noun

Definition: The area in the chest between the lungs that holds the heart and other important organs, except for the lungs themselves.

Example: The doctor explained that the mediastinum is crucial for housing vital organs in the chest.

mediation

IPA: /ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /midiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of helping two or more parties reach an agreement or settle a dispute with the help of a neutral person.

Example: The mediation helped both sides come to a peaceful agreement.

mediational

IPA: //ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃənl//

KK: /ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of helping two or more parties reach an agreement or resolve a conflict.

Example: The mediational approach helped the two sides find common ground.

mediative

IPA: //ˈmiːdiˌeɪtɪv//

KK: /ˈmidiˌeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of helping two or more parties reach an agreement or resolve a conflict.

Example: The mediative approach helped both sides find common ground during the negotiations.

mediator

IPA: //ˈmiːdieɪtə//

KK: /ˈmidēˌātər/

noun

Definition: A person who helps two or more parties reach an agreement or resolve a conflict by facilitating communication and understanding.

Example: The mediator helped both sides come to a peaceful resolution during the negotiation.

mediatory

IPA: //ˈmiːdiətəri//

KK: /ˈmidiˌɔtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of helping two parties reach an agreement or understanding.

Example: The mediatory role of the counselor was crucial in resolving the conflict between the two groups.

mediatrix

IPA: /ˈmiːdiˌeɪtrɪks/

KK: /ˈmiːdiˌeɪtrɪks/

noun

Definition: A woman who acts as a mediator, helping to resolve conflicts or facilitate communication between parties.

Example: The mediatrix played a crucial role in bringing both sides together to reach an agreement.

medical

IPA: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

KK: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study or practice of health and medicine.

Example: She is studying medical science at the university.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

medicalization

IPA: /ˌmɛdɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌmɛdɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of treating something as a medical issue, often by applying medical terminology or interventions to it.

Example: The medicalization of mental health issues has changed how society views and treats these conditions.

medicalize

IPA: /ˈmɛdɪkəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɛdɪkəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To classify a condition or behavior as a medical issue that needs treatment or intervention.

Example: The new guidelines aim to medicalize certain behaviors that were previously considered normal.

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