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anaphylaxis

IPA: /ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs/

KK: /ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs/

noun

Definition: A severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs rapidly after exposure to an allergen, such as certain foods, medications, or insect stings.

Example: The patient experienced anaphylaxis after eating peanuts, requiring immediate medical attention.

anaplasia

IPA: /ˌænəˈpleɪziə/

KK: /ˌænəˈpleɪziə/

noun

Definition: A condition where cells revert to a less mature or less specialized form, often seen in cancerous tumors.

Example: The doctor explained that anaplasia can indicate a more aggressive type of cancer.

anaplasmosis

IPA: /ˌænəplæzˈmoʊsɪs/

KK: /ˌænəplæzˈmoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease that affects certain animals, especially cattle and sheep, caused by a type of bacteria and often spread by ticks, leading to symptoms like anemia and jaundice.

Example: The farmer was concerned about anaplasmosis affecting his cattle after noticing some of them were showing signs of illness.

anaplastic

IPA: /ˌænəˈplæstɪk/

KK: /ˌænəˈplæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to cells that have lost their specialized functions and characteristics, often seen in certain types of cancer.

Example: The doctor explained that anaplastic tumors are more aggressive and harder to treat than other types.

anarch

IPA: /ˈænɑrk/

KK: /ˈænɑrk/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or believes in the idea of anarchy, which is a society without government or authority.

Example: The anarch spoke passionately about the need for freedom from oppressive systems.

anarchic

IPA: /æˈnɑːrkɪk/

KK: /əˈnɑrkɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or system that is chaotic and lacks order or control, often associated with the absence of government or authority.

Example: The protest turned anarchic as people began to ignore the rules and act freely.

anarchical

IPA: /əˈnɑːrkɪkəl/

KK: /əˈnɑrkɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by a lack of order or control, often leading to chaos or disorder.

Example: The protest turned anarchical as people began to ignore the rules and create their own chaos.

anarchically

IPA: /əˈnɑrkɪkli/

KK: /æˈnɑrkɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lacks order or control, often associated with chaos or the absence of government.

Example: The group operated anarchically, ignoring all rules and regulations.

anarchism

IPA: /ˈæn.ɑː.kɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈæn.ɚ.kɪ.zəm/

noun

Definition: A political belief that opposes all forms of government and authority, advocating for a society where people freely cooperate without rulers.

Example: Many activists are drawn to anarchism because they believe in a society without oppressive structures.

anarchist

IPA: /ˈæn.ɑː.kɪst/

KK: /ˈæn.ɑːr.kɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or believes in a political philosophy that opposes all forms of government and authority.

Example: The anarchist organized a protest against the government.

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