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ecstatic

IPA: /ɪkˈstætɪk/

KK: /ɪkˈstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing very strong happiness or excitement.

Example: She was ecstatic when she heard the good news about her promotion.

noun

Definition: A person who experiences intense joy or happiness, often to the point of being overwhelmed.

Example: She was an ecstatic at the concert, dancing and singing along with the music.

ecstatically

IPA: /ɪkˈstætɪkli/

KK: /ɪkˈstætɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great joy or excitement.

Example: She danced ecstatically at the concert, filled with happiness.

ectasis

IPA: /ɛkˈteɪsɪs/

KK: /ɛkˈteɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical term that refers to the abnormal enlargement or dilation of a hollow organ or structure in the body.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with bronchiectasis, a condition involving the dilation of the bronchi.

ectoderm

IPA: /ˈɛk.tə.dɜːrm/

KK: /ˈɛktoʊdɜrm/

noun

Definition: The outer layer of cells in an embryo that develops into the skin, nervous system, and some sense organs.

Example: The ectoderm is crucial for the development of the nervous system in vertebrates.

ectodermal

IPA: /ˌɛk.təˈdɜːr.məl/

KK: /ɛkˈtɒdərməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the outermost layer of cells in an embryo, which develops into the skin and nervous system.

Example: The ectodermal layer is crucial for the development of the nervous system.

ectomorph

IPA: /ˈɛk.tə.mɔrf/

KK: /ˈɛktəˌmɔrf/

noun

Definition: A person with a slim and lean body type, often characterized by narrow shoulders and hips, and little body fat or muscle mass.

Example: He is an ectomorph, which means he has a naturally thin build and finds it hard to gain weight.

ectomorphic

IPA: /ˌɛk.təˈmɔː.fɪk/

KK: /ˈɛktəˌmɔrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a body type that is slim and has little muscle or fat.

Example: He has an ectomorphic physique, making it difficult for him to gain weight.

ectoparasite

IPA: /ˌɛk.təʊˈpæ.rə.saɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈtɑpəˌræsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of parasite that lives on the outside of another animal or plant, feeding on its host.

Example: Fleas and ticks are common ectoparasites that can harm pets.

ectoparasitic

IPA: /ˌɛk.təʊˈpær.əˌsɪt.ɪk/

KK: /ɛkˌtoʊˈpærəˌsɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to parasites that live on the outside of their host's body.

Example: Fleas and ticks are examples of ectoparasitic organisms that can harm pets.

ectopia

IPA: /ɛkˈtoʊpiə/

KK: /ɛkˈtoʊpiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where an organ or body part is located in an abnormal position, either from birth or due to an injury.

Example: The doctor explained that ectopia can lead to various health issues depending on the affected organ.

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