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Topic: Health

crematorium

IPA: /krɪˈmɔːtəriəm/

KK: /krɪˈmɔːtəriəm/

noun

Definition: A place where dead bodies are burned to ashes.

Example: After the funeral, the family decided to hold the service at the crematorium.

crematory

IPA: /krɪˈmeɪtəri/

KK: /krɪˈmeɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of burning a dead body to ashes, typically in a special facility.

Example: The crematory service provided a respectful way to honor the deceased.

noun

Definition: A place where bodies are cremated, which means they are burned to ashes after death.

Example: The family chose a crematory for the final arrangements of their loved one.

crepey

IPA: /ˈkreɪpi/

KK: /ˈkrɛɪpi/

adjective

Definition: Describing skin or material that is saggy and has a wrinkled or crinkly appearance, similar to crepe paper.

Example: Her skin looked crepey after spending too much time in the sun.

crepitus

IPA: /ˈkrɛpɪtəs/

KK: /ˈkrɛpɪtəs/

noun

Definition: A sound like grating, crackling, or popping that can be felt or heard in the skin and joints, often associated with movement or certain medical conditions.

Example: The doctor noted the crepitus in the patient's knee during the examination.

cretinism

IPA: /ˈkrɛtɪnɪzəm/

KK: /ˈkrɛtɪnɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A medical condition that occurs when a person has a deficiency of thyroid hormone from birth, leading to physical growth issues and intellectual disabilities.

Example: Cretinism can lead to serious developmental problems if not treated early.

cripple

IPA: /ˈkrɪp.əl/

KK: /ˈkrɪpəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a physical disability that affects movement or function, often resulting in being unable to walk properly.

Example: The accident left him with a crippled leg, making it difficult for him to walk.

verb

Definition: To make someone unable to walk or use a limb, or to severely damage something so that it cannot work properly.

Example: The accident crippled him for life, leaving him unable to walk.

crippled

IPA: /ˈkrɪpəld/

KK: /ˈkrɪpəld/

adjective

Definition: Having a limb that does not work properly or is injured, making it hard to move around.

Example: After the accident, he felt crippled and struggled to walk.

verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to be unable to walk or move properly, often due to injury or damage.

Example: The accident crippled him for life, making it difficult for him to walk.

crippler

IPA: /ˈkrɪplər/

KK: /ˈkrɪplər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes someone or something to become unable to walk or move properly.

Example: The accident left him a crippler, unable to walk without assistance.

crippling

IPA: /ˈkrɪplɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkrɪplɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing severe damage or impairment, often making something unable to function properly.

Example: The crippling effects of the disease left him unable to walk.

verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to become unable to move or function properly, often due to injury or damage.

Example: The accident left him crippling in pain for weeks.

croaky

IPA: /ˈkroʊki/

KK: /kroʊki/

adjective

Definition: Having a rough, hoarse, or raspy sound, often associated with a sore throat or a frog's croak.

Example: After shouting at the concert, my voice became croaky.

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