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peritoneum

IPA: /ˌpɛrəˈtoʊniəm/

KK: /ˌpɛrəˈtoʊniəm/

noun

Definition: A thin, smooth membrane that covers the inside of the abdomen and surrounds the organs within it.

Example: The surgeon carefully examined the peritoneum during the operation.

peritonitis

IPA: /ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs/

KK: /ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdominal cavity.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with peritonitis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.

perjurer

IPA: /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

KK: /ˈpɜr.dʒər/

noun

Definition: A person who lies or makes false statements while under oath, especially in a court of law.

Example: The witness was found to be a perjurer after it was revealed that he lied during the trial.

perjurious

IPA: /pɜːrˈdʒʊəriəs/

KK: /pɜrˈdʒʊəriəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of lying or making false statements under oath.

Example: The witness was found to be perjurious, leading to serious legal consequences.

perjury

IPA: /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

KK: /ˈpɜrʤəri/

noun

Definition: The act of lying or making false statements while under oath, especially in a court of law.

Example: He was charged with perjury after lying about his whereabouts during the trial.

perky

IPA: /ˈpɜr.ki/

KK: /ˈpɜrki/

adjective

Definition: Having a lively and cheerful attitude; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example: She always has a perky smile that brightens everyone's day.

perm

IPA: /pɜːrm/

KK: /pɜrm/

noun

Definition: A hairstyle that is created by using chemicals to make the hair curly or wavy for a long time.

Example: She decided to get a perm for her hair before the summer.

transitive verb

Definition: To treat hair with chemicals to create curls or waves that last for a long time.

Example: She decided to perm her hair for a new look.

permanence

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənəns/

KK: /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

noun

Definition: The state of lasting for a long time without change; the quality of being unchanging or enduring.

Example: The permanence of the mountains makes them a beautiful backdrop for the valley.

permanency

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənənsi/

KK: /ˈpɜːrmənənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of lasting for a long time without change; the quality of being permanent.

Example: The permanency of the mountains makes them a popular destination for hikers.

permanent

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

KK: /ˈpɜrmənənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that lasts for a long time and does not change or go away easily.

Example: They decided to make their stay in the city permanent after finding a good job.

noun

Definition: A hairstyle that is created to last for a long time, often achieved through chemical treatments that curl, wave, or straighten the hair.

Example: She decided to get a permanent to change her look for the summer.

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