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Topic: Health

cancerously

IPA: /ˈkænsərəsli/

KK: /ˈkænsərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is related to or characteristic of cancer, often implying harmful or destructive effects.

Example: The tumor grew cancerously, spreading to nearby tissues.

cancroid

IPA: /ˈkæŋkrɔɪd/

KK: /ˈkæŋkrɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a type of cancer or a crab.

Example: The doctor described the tumor as cancroid due to its unusual growth pattern.

noun

Definition: A type of cancer that resembles squamous cell carcinoma, often used in medical contexts.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with cancroid after examining the biopsy results.

candida

IPA: /ˈkændɪdə/

KK: /ˈkændɪdə/

noun

Definition: A type of fungus that is usually found on the skin and in the mouth, intestines, and vagina, and can sometimes cause infections.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a candida infection after she reported unusual symptoms.

candidal

IPA: /ˈkændɪdəl/

KK: /ˈkændɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of yeast known as Candida, which can cause infections in humans.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a candidal infection that required treatment.

candidiasis

IPA: /ˌkæn.dɪˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/

KK: /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: An infection caused by a type of fungus, often affecting areas like the mouth, skin, or vagina, and can be serious for people with weakened immune systems.

Example: Candidiasis can cause discomfort and requires medical treatment to clear up.

cane

IPA: /keɪn/

KK: /keɪn/

noun

Definition: A long, thin stick made from a plant, often used for walking or as a support.

Example: He used a cane to help him walk after his injury.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit or strike someone with a long, thin stick or rod, often used as a form of punishment or discipline.

Example: The teacher decided to cane the student for his misbehavior.

canker

IPA: /ˈkæŋ.kər/

KK: /ˈkæŋkər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become infected with a disease that causes decay or damage, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe moral or social corruption.

Example: The once-thriving community began to canker under the weight of neglect and apathy.

noun

Definition: A type of disease or infection that affects plants, animals, or even humans, often causing decay or damage in a specific area.

Example: The tree showed signs of canker, with dark lesions on its bark.

transitive verb

Definition: To harm or damage something, often by causing decay or corruption.

Example: The disease can canker the healthy parts of the plant, leading to its death.

cankerous

IPA: /ˈkæŋkərəs/

KK: /ˈkæŋkərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing sores or ulcers, often in a harmful or destructive way.

Example: The cankerous growth on the tree spread quickly, threatening the entire orchard.

cannabin

IPA: /ˈkænəˌbɪn/

KK: /kænəˈbɪn/

noun

Definition: A sticky substance that comes from the cannabis plant, often used for medicinal or recreational purposes.

Example: The scientist studied the effects of cannabin on pain relief.

cannabinoid

IPA: /ˈkænəˌbɪnɔɪd/

KK: /kænəˈbɪnɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical found in cannabis plants that can affect the body and mind.

Example: Cannabinoids are often used in medicine to help relieve pain and nausea.

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