IPA: /kənˈtræktɪv/
KK: /kənˈtræktɪv/
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.
IPA: /kənˈtræk.tʃər/
KK: /kɒnˈtræktʃər/
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.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/
KK: /kɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/
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.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈlætərəl/
KK: /kɒntrəˈlætərəl/
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.
IPA: /kənˈtjuːz/
KK: /kənˈtuz/
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.
IPA: /kənˈtuːʒən/
KK: /kənˈtuːʒən/
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.
IPA: /ˌkɒn.vəˈlɛs/
KK: /kɒnˈvælɛs/
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.
IPA: /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsəns/
KK: /kɒnvəˈlɛsəns/
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.
IPA: /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsənt/
KK: /kɒnvəˈlɛsənt/
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.
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.
IPA: /kənˈvʌlsənt/
KK: /kənˈvʌlsənt/
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.
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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