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Topic: Health

contractive

IPA: /kənˈtræktɪv/

KK: /kənˈtræktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Able to become smaller or narrower; having the ability to shrink or draw together.

Example: The contractive muscles in the body help to move the bones.

contracture

IPA: /kənˈtræk.tʃər/

KK: /kɒnˈtræktʃər/

noun

Definition: A condition where a muscle or tissue becomes permanently shorter, leading to distortion or deformity, often affecting joints.

Example: After the injury, she developed a contracture that limited her movement.

contraindicate

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/

KK: /kɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To suggest that a certain treatment or action should not be taken because it may be harmful or not suitable.

Example: The doctor said that the new medication may contraindicate the use of the old one.

contralateral

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈlætərəl/

KK: /kɒntrəˈlætərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring on the opposite side of the body from a specified point.

Example: The doctor explained that the pain in the left arm could be contralateral to the injury on the right side.

contuse

IPA: /kənˈtjuːz/

KK: /kənˈtuz/

transitive verb

Definition: To injure a part of the body without breaking the skin, often resulting in a bruise.

Example: He fell and contused his arm against the sharp edge of the table.

contusion

IPA: /kənˈtuːʒən/

KK: /kənˈtuːʒən/

noun

Definition: An injury where the skin is not broken, often resulting in a bruise or discoloration of the skin.

Example: After falling off his bike, he had a contusion on his arm that turned purple.

convalesce

IPA: /ˌkɒn.vəˈlɛs/

KK: /kɒnˈvælɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To recover health and strength after being sick or injured.

Example: After her surgery, she needed several weeks to convalesce before returning to work.

convalescence

IPA: /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsəns/

KK: /kɒnvəˈlɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The process of recovering health and strength after being sick or injured.

Example: After her surgery, she spent several weeks in convalescence before returning to work.

convalescent

IPA: /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsənt/

KK: /kɒnvəˈlɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of recovering health and strength after illness or injury.

Example: The convalescent patient was slowly regaining her strength after the surgery.

noun

Definition: A person who is recovering from an illness or medical treatment.

Example: The hospital has a special ward for convalescents who need extra care during their recovery.

convulsant

IPA: /kənˈvʌlsənt/

KK: /kənˈvʌlsənt/

adjective

Definition: Causing or producing sudden, uncontrolled movements or contractions in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed a convulsant medication to help manage the patient's seizures.

noun

Definition: A substance that causes muscle contractions or seizures, often used in medical contexts.

Example: The doctor prescribed a convulsant to help manage the patient's seizures.

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