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Topic: Health

convulse

IPA: /kənˈvʌlz/

KK: /kənˈvəlz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shake or move suddenly and violently, often in a way that is uncontrolled.

Example: The patient began to convulse during the seizure.

convulsion

IPA: /kənˈvʌlʃən/

KK: /kənˈvəlʃən/

noun

Definition: A sudden, intense, and involuntary contraction of muscles, often resulting in shaking or spasms. It can also refer to a violent disturbance or upheaval.

Example: The patient experienced a convulsion that required immediate medical attention.

convulsionary

IPA: /kənˈvʌlʃənəri/

KK: /kənˈvəlʃənˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by convulsions, which are sudden, violent movements of the body.

Example: The patient experienced convulsionary episodes that required immediate medical attention.

noun

Definition: A person who experiences or causes convulsions, often related to seizures or spasms.

Example: The doctor explained that a convulsionary might need special care during a seizure.

convulsive

IPA: /kənˈvʌlsɪv/

KK: /kənˈvʌlsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by sudden, violent movements or spasms in the body.

Example: The patient experienced convulsive episodes that required immediate medical attention.

convulsiveness

IPA: /kənˈvʌlsɪvnəs/

KK: /kənˈvʌlsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having sudden, violent movements or spasms in the body.

Example: The patient experienced convulsiveness during the seizure, causing concern among the medical staff.

cooldown

IPA: /ˈkuːlˌdaʊn/

KK: /ˈkuːlˌdaʊn/

noun

Definition: A time after intense physical activity when a person does lighter exercises or stretches to help their body recover and return to normal.

Example: After the workout, we did a cooldown to help our muscles relax.

cooled

IPA: /kuːld/

KK: /kuld/

adjective

Definition: Having a lower temperature than before or than the surrounding environment.

Example: The cooled soup was ready to be served.

verb

Definition: To lower the temperature of something or to become less warm.

Example: After baking the cake, I let it cool on the counter.

coordination

IPA: /kɔːˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /kɔːˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of organizing or working together effectively to achieve a common goal or to ensure that different parts function well together.

Example: Good coordination is essential for team sports to succeed.

copay

IPA: /ˈkoʊpeɪ/

KK: /ˈkoʊpeɪ/

noun

Definition: A fixed amount that a patient pays for a specific medical service or prescription, usually as part of their health insurance plan.

Example: When I visited the doctor, I had to pay a copay of $20 for the consultation.

coprolalia

IPA: /ˌkɒprəˈleɪliə/

KK: /kɑːprəˈleɪliə/

noun

Definition: The uncontrollable or compulsive use of vulgar or obscene words, often seen in certain neurological conditions.

Example: His condition caused him to experience coprolalia, making it difficult for him to control his speech in public.

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