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Topic: Health

circulation

IPA: /sɜːr.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sɜrˈkjʊˌleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of moving something around or spreading it widely, such as information, printed materials, or fluids in a system.

Example: The circulation of the magazine has increased significantly this year.

circulatory

IPA: /ˌsɜːr.kjʊˈleɪ.tɔːr.i/

KK: /ˈsɜr.kjʊ.lə.tɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Related to the movement of blood through the body or the system that carries blood and other fluids.

Example: The circulatory system is essential for transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.

circumcise

IPA: //ˈsɜːrkəmˌsaɪz//

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌsaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To cut off the skin that covers the head of the penis in males or to remove part of the female genitalia.

Example: The doctor explained the procedure to circumcise newborn boys.

circumcised

IPA: /sɜːrkəmˈsaɪzd/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌsaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone who has had the foreskin of the penis removed through a surgical procedure.

Example: Many cultures practice circumcision for religious or health reasons, resulting in circumcised males.

verb

Definition: To remove the skin covering the tip of the penis, usually for religious or medical reasons.

Example: He was circumcised shortly after birth as part of a cultural tradition.

circumcision

IPA: /ˌsɜːrkəmˈsɪʒən/

KK: /sɜrkəmˈsɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis, often performed for religious or medical reasons.

Example: Circumcision is a common practice in some cultures and religions.

cirrhosis

IPA: /sɪˈroʊsɪs/

KK: /sɪˈroʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A serious liver disease where healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue, leading to loss of liver function. It can be caused by long-term alcohol use, poor nutrition, or infections like hepatitis.

Example: Doctors diagnosed him with cirrhosis after years of heavy drinking.

cirrhotic

IPA: /sɪˈrɒtɪk/

KK: /sɪˈrɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a serious liver disease that causes scarring and affects liver function.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with cirrhotic liver disease after years of alcohol abuse.

cisternal

IPA: /sɪsˈtɜrnəl/

KK: /sɪsˈtɜrnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a cistern, which is a container for storing water or other liquids.

Example: The building's design included a cisternal system for rainwater collection.

citrulline

IPA: //ˈsɪtrʊliːn//

KK: /ˈsɪtrəˌlin/

noun

Definition: A type of amino acid that is found in certain foods like watermelon and plays a role in the body's production of another amino acid called arginine.

Example: Athletes often take citrulline supplements to help improve their performance.

clamminess

IPA: /ˈklæmɪnəs/

KK: /ˈklæmɪnɪs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being slightly wet and cool, often in an uncomfortable way.

Example: The clamminess of the air made it hard to breathe during the hike.

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