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symphyseal

IPA: //sɪmˈfɪziəl//

KK: /sɪmˈfɪziəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of joint where two bones are connected by cartilage, allowing for limited movement.

Example: The symphyseal joint in the pelvis provides stability during walking.

symphysis

IPA: /ˈsɪm.fɪ.sɪs/

KK: /ˈsɪmfɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of joint where two bones grow together, often found in the pelvis or jaw, allowing limited movement.

Example: The symphysis between the two pubic bones provides stability during walking.

symposium

IPA: /sɪmˈpəʊziəm/

KK: /sɪmˈpoʊziəm/

noun

Definition: A meeting or conference where people gather to discuss a specific topic, often involving presentations and discussions.

Example: The university hosted a symposium on climate change to bring together experts and share their research.

symptom

IPA: /ˈsɪmptəm/

KK: /ˈsɪmptəm/

noun

Definition: A sign that shows something is wrong, especially related to health or a condition.

Example: A cough can be a symptom of a cold or flu.

symptomatic

IPA: /ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/

KK: /sɪmˈptæmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or indicating the symptoms of a disease or condition.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient's fever was symptomatic of an infection.

symptomatically

IPA: /ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪkli/

KK: /sɪmˈptəˌmætɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or indicates the symptoms of a condition or disease.

Example: The doctor explained that the patient was responding symptomatically to the treatment.

symptomatology

IPA: /ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ə.lə.dʒi/

KK: /sɪmptəˈmætələdʒi/

noun

Definition: The study or analysis of the symptoms associated with a disease.

Example: The doctor explained the symptomatology of the illness to the patient.

symptomless

IPA: /ˈsɪmptəmləs/

KK: /ˈsɪmptəmləs/

adjective

Definition: Not showing any signs or indications of a disease or condition.

Example: The patient was symptomless, which made diagnosis more challenging.

synaesthesia

IPA: /ˌsɪn.əˈθiː.zi.ə/

KK: /sɪnəˈθiːzə/

noun

Definition: A condition where one sense is simultaneously perceived as if by one or more additional senses, such as seeing colors when hearing music.

Example: She experiences synaesthesia, so when she hears a piano, she sees bright colors.

synapse

IPA: /ˈsɪnæps/

KK: /ˈsɪnæps/

intransitive verb

Definition: A connection between two nerve cells that allows them to communicate with each other.

Example: The neurons in the brain form synapses to transmit signals.

noun

Definition: A connection point between two nerve cells where signals are transmitted from one to the other.

Example: The synapse allows communication between neurons in the brain.

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