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Topic: Health

cicatrize

IPA: //ˈsɪkətraɪz//

KK: /sɪˈkætraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To heal a wound by forming scar tissue.

Example: The doctor said the cut will cicatrize in a few weeks.

cigaret

IPA: //ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt//

KK: /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

noun

Definition: A small roll of paper filled with tobacco that is smoked.

Example: He lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.

cigarette

IPA: //ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt//

KK: /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

noun

Definition: A small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper, designed for smoking.

Example: He lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.

ciguatera

IPA: //ˌsɪɡəˈtɛrə//

KK: /sɪɡəˈtɛrə/

noun

Definition: A type of food poisoning that occurs after eating certain tropical fish that contain toxins, leading to symptoms like stomach issues and nerve problems.

Example: After eating the fish caught in the tropical waters, he experienced symptoms of ciguatera poisoning.

cimetidine

IPA: /sɪˈmɛtɪˌdiːn/

KK: /sɪˈmɛtɪˌdiːn/

noun

Definition: A medication that reduces stomach acid production and is used to treat conditions like ulcers in the digestive system.

Example: The doctor prescribed cimetidine to help with my stomach ulcer.

cinchonism

IPA: //sɪnˈkoʊnɪzəm//

KK: /sɪnˈkoʊnɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A medical condition caused by taking too much cinchona bark or its active ingredients, leading to symptoms like headaches, dizziness, hearing problems, and ringing in the ears.

Example: After taking the medication derived from cinchona bark, he experienced symptoms of cinchonism.

ciprofloxacin

IPA: //sɪˌproʊfˈlɒksɪn//

KK: /sɪˌproʊfˈlɒksɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections and is taken by mouth.

Example: The doctor prescribed ciprofloxacin to help treat the patient's infection.

circadian

IPA: /sɜːrˈkeɪdiən/

KK: /sɚˈkeɪdiən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to biological processes that happen in cycles of about 24 hours, such as sleep and wakefulness.

Example: Many animals have circadian rhythms that help them know when to sleep and when to be active.

circulate

IPA: /ˈsɜːr.kjʊ.leɪt/

KK: /ˈsɜr.kjʊ.leɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move around freely or spread from one person or place to another.

Example: The news began to circulate quickly among the students.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something move around or be shared among people.

Example: The teacher asked us to circulate the handouts to all the students.

circulating

IPA: //ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtɪŋ//

KK: /ˈsɜrkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Moving around or being passed from one person or place to another.

Example: The circulating library allows members to borrow books for a limited time.

verb

Definition: To move or flow continuously through a system or area, often in a circular path.

Example: The air is circulating in the room, making it feel cooler.

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