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Topic: Health

bulbar

IPA: /ˈbʌl.bər/

KK: /ˈbʌl.bər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a bulb or the bulbous part of an organ, especially in the brain.

Example: The doctor explained that bulbar symptoms can affect swallowing and speech.

bulge

IPA: /bʌldʒ/

KK: /bʌldʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stick out or swell outward from a surface, often due to being full or overfilled.

Example: The bag began to bulge as I added more books to it.

noun

Definition: A part that sticks out or is swollen, often creating a curve or bump.

Example: There was a noticeable bulge in his pocket from the large wallet.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stick out or curve outward from its normal shape.

Example: The pressure from the air caused the balloon to bulge.

bulimia

IPA: /bjuːˈlɪmiə/

KK: /bʊˈlɪmiə/

noun

Definition: A serious eating disorder where a person eats a lot of food in a short time and then feels guilty, often making themselves vomit or use laxatives to avoid gaining weight.

Example: She struggled with bulimia for several years before seeking help.

bulimic

IPA: /bʊˈlɪmɪk/

KK: /bʊˈlɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or suffering from a serious eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.

Example: She has been bulimic for several years, struggling with her eating habits.

noun

Definition: A person who has a serious eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging or other methods to prevent weight gain.

Example: She has been bulimic for several years and is seeking help to recover.

bullous

IPA: /ˈbʊləs/

KK: /ˈbʊləs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having blisters or fluid-filled sacs on the skin or other tissues.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a bullous skin condition that caused painful blisters.

bump

IPA: /bʌmp/

KK: /bʌmp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hit or knock against something, often causing a jolt or movement.

Example: The car began to bump along the rough road.

noun

Definition: A raised area on a surface, often caused by a collision or swelling.

Example: She felt a bump on her head after hitting it against the door.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit or knock against something, often causing it to move or change position.

Example: She bumped the table accidentally while walking by.

bunion

IPA: /ˈbʌn.jən/

KK: /ˈbʌn.jən/

noun

Definition: A painful swelling at the base of the big toe, where the joint becomes enlarged and the toe may point outward.

Example: She had to wear special shoes because of her bunion.

bunyavirus

IPA: /ˈbʌnɪˌveɪrəs/

KK: /ˈbʌnɪˌveɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that is part of a family known for causing diseases in animals and humans, often spread by insects or rodents.

Example: The bunyavirus can lead to serious health issues, including fever and encephalitis.

burn

IPA: /bɜrn/

KK: /bɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be on fire or to produce flames; to be consumed by fire.

Example: The dry leaves began to burn quickly in the hot sun.

noun

Definition: A mark or injury caused by fire, heat, or chemicals, or a feeling of pain from heat or irritation.

Example: She had a burn on her arm from touching the hot stove.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to be destroyed or damaged by fire or heat.

Example: He accidentally burned the toast while making breakfast.

burnout

IPA: /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/

KK: /ˈbɜrnˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: A state of physical or emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork.

Example: After working long hours for months, she experienced burnout and needed a break.

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