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asteroidal

IPA: /ˌæstəˈrɔɪdəl/

KK: /æstəˈrɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a small rocky body that orbits the sun, similar to a planet but much smaller.

Example: The asteriodal belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

asthenia

IPA: /æˈsθiːniə/

KK: /æˈsθiːniə/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by a loss of physical strength or energy, often resulting in weakness or fatigue.

Example: After the illness, she experienced severe asthenia that made it difficult to perform daily tasks.

asthenic

IPA: /æˈsθɛnɪk/

KK: /æˈsθɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a body type that is thin and lacks muscle, or relating to a state of weakness or lack of energy.

Example: The athlete had an asthenic build, which made him appear more fragile than his competitors.

noun

Definition: A person who has a thin and weak body structure, often characterized by a lack of muscle and fat.

Example: The asthenic individual struggled to keep up with the more athletic members of the team.

asthenosphere

IPA: /æˈsθɛnəˌsfɪr/

KK: /æˈsθɛnəˌsfɪr/

noun

Definition: A layer of the Earth's structure located below the lithosphere, where the material can flow and deform under pressure.

Example: The tectonic plates move on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them.

asthenospheric

IPA: /æˈsθɛnəˌsfɪrɪk/

KK: /æstˈiːnəˌsfɪrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the soft layer of the Earth's upper mantle that allows tectonic plates to move.

Example: The asthenospheric layer plays a crucial role in plate tectonics.

asthma

IPA: /ˈæz.mə/

KK: /ˈæsmə/

noun

Definition: A long-term illness that affects the lungs and makes it hard to breathe, often causing wheezing and coughing, especially during attacks triggered by allergens or other factors.

Example: She uses an inhaler to help manage her asthma during allergy season.

asthmatic

IPA: /æzˈmæθ.mætɪk/

KK: /æsmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by a condition that makes it difficult to breathe, often characterized by wheezing and coughing.

Example: The asthmatic child had to use an inhaler during physical activities.

noun

Definition: A person who has a medical condition that makes it hard to breathe due to narrowed airways.

Example: The asthmatic had to carry an inhaler to help with breathing during exercise.

asthmatically

IPA: /æzˈmæθ.mə.tɪk.li/

KK: /æstˈmætɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is affected by asthma, often referring to difficulty in breathing or wheezing.

Example: He struggled to run asthmatically during the race due to his condition.

astigmatic

IPA: //əˈstɪɡmətɪk//

KK: /əˈstɪɡmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a condition where the eye does not focus light evenly on the retina, causing blurred or distorted vision.

Example: The doctor said my astigmatic vision could be corrected with glasses.

astigmatism

IPA: //əˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm//

KK: /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing properly, causing blurred or distorted vision.

Example: She was diagnosed with astigmatism and needed glasses to see clearly.

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