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Topic: Health

clog

IPA: /klɒg/

KK: /klɔg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become blocked or filled so that movement is difficult or impossible.

Example: The sink began to clog after I washed the dishes.

noun

Definition: A type of shoe that is often made of wood and has a thick sole, typically worn for work or in certain traditional settings.

Example: She wore a pair of wooden clogs while gardening.

transitive verb

Definition: To block or obstruct something, making it difficult for things to move or function properly.

Example: The heavy rain clogged the drainage system, causing flooding in the streets.

clogged

IPA: /klɒɡd/

KK: /klɔgd/

adjective

Definition: Having an obstructed flow or being blocked, often referring to pipes or passages that cannot allow movement or passage due to an obstruction.

Example: The sink is clogged, so the water won't drain properly.

verb

Definition: To block or become blocked, making it difficult for something to pass through.

Example: The sink is clogged with food particles.

clomiphene

IPA: //ˈkloʊ.mɪ.fiːn//

KK: /ˈkloʊməˌfiːn/

noun

Definition: A man-made medication that helps women to ovulate by stimulating the ovaries.

Example: The doctor prescribed clomiphene to help her conceive.

clomipramine

IPA: //kloʊˈmɪprəmiːn//

KK: /kləʊˈmɪprəmiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of medication used to treat depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Example: The doctor prescribed clomipramine to help manage her anxiety symptoms.

clonazepam

IPA: //kloʊˈnæzɪpæm//

KK: /kləˈnæzɪpæm/

noun

Definition: A type of medication that belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, used to treat conditions like epilepsy and anxiety, and to help with sleep problems.

Example: The doctor prescribed clonazepam to help manage her seizures.

clonic

IPA: /ˈklɒnɪk/

KK: /ˈklɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of muscle spasm that is characterized by repeated, rhythmic contractions and relaxations.

Example: The patient experienced clonic movements during the seizure.

clonicity

IPA: /kləˈnɪsɪti/

KK: /klɒnɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of having clonic spasms, which are involuntary muscle contractions that occur in rapid succession.

Example: The doctor explained that the patient's clonicity was a result of the neurological disorder.

clonidine

IPA: //ˈkloʊnɪdiːn//

KK: /ˈkloʊnɪˌdiːn/

noun

Definition: A medication used to lower blood pressure, prevent migraines, and reduce withdrawal symptoms from opioids and nicotine.

Example: The doctor prescribed clonidine to help manage my high blood pressure.

clonus

IPA: /ˈkloʊnəs/

KK: /ˈklōnəs/

noun

Definition: A condition where muscles contract and relax rapidly in a series, often seen in certain nerve disorders.

Example: The doctor observed clonus in the patient's ankle during the examination.

clostridial

IPA: /klɒˈstrɪdiəl/

KK: /klɑˈstrɪdiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of bacteria known as Clostridium, which can cause various infections and diseases.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a clostridial infection after reviewing the lab results.

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