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Topic: Health

debility

IPA: /dɪˈbɪləti/

KK: /dɪˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being weak or lacking strength, often due to illness or age.

Example: After the long illness, she experienced a significant debility that made it hard for her to walk.

debride

IPA: /dɪˈbriːd/

KK: /dɪˈbrid/

verb

Definition: To remove dead or damaged tissue from a wound to help it heal properly.

Example: The doctor will debride the wound to promote healing.

debridement

IPA: /dɪˈbriːd.mənt/

KK: /dɪˈbridmənt/

noun

Definition: The medical process of removing dead or damaged tissue from a wound to help it heal properly.

Example: The doctor performed debridement to clean the wound and promote healing.

debruise

IPA: /dɪˈbruːz/

KK: /dɪˈbruːz/

verb

Definition: To cover or hide part of something with another thing, making it less visible.

Example: The artist decided to debruise the bright colors with darker shades to create depth in the painting.

debruised

IPA: /dɪˈbruːzd/

KK: /dɪˈbruːzd/

adjective

Definition: Not having any bruises or marks; clear of injuries or discoloration.

Example: After the fall, she was relieved to see that her skin was debruised and healthy again.

decalcification

IPA: /dɪˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of losing calcium from bones, teeth, or soil, which can lead to weakening or damage.

Example: Decalcification can occur if a person does not get enough calcium in their diet.

decalcify

IPA: /dɪˈkæl.sɪ.faɪ/

KK: /dɪˈkæl.sɪ.faɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose calcium or calcium compounds from a substance or body.

Example: The bones may decalcify if there is a lack of calcium in the diet.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove calcium or calcium compounds from something, such as bones or teeth.

Example: The dentist recommended a treatment to decalcify my teeth.

decalcifying

IPA: /dɪˈkæl.sɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈkæl.sɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of removing calcium deposits or minerals from a substance, often used in contexts like dental care or water treatment.

Example: The decalcifying solution helped restore the appliance to its original condition.

verb

Definition: To remove calcium from something, often to prevent hardening or buildup.

Example: The dentist recommended decalcifying the teeth to improve their health.

decamethonium

IPA: //ˌdɛkəˈmɛθəniəm//

KK: /dɛkəˈmɛθəniəm/

noun

Definition: A specific drug that is used to cause loss of sensation or consciousness during medical procedures.

Example: The doctor administered decamethonium to the patient before the surgery.

decapitated

IPA: /dɪˈkæpɪˌteɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈkæpɪˌteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having had the head cut off or removed.

Example: The statue was found decapitated, with its head missing.

verb

Definition: To remove the head from a body.

Example: The ancient punishment for treason was to have the traitor decapitated.

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