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Topic: Health

depressive

IPA: /dɪˈprɛsɪv/

KK: /dɪˈprɛsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by feelings of sadness or gloom, often associated with mental health issues.

Example: The movie had a depressive tone that left the audience feeling down.

noun

Definition: A person who experiences or is affected by a state of severe sadness or low mood, often due to mental health issues.

Example: After struggling with his feelings for months, he finally accepted that he was a depressive.

depressor

IPA: /dɪˈprɛsər/

KK: /dɪˈprɛsər/

noun

Definition: An object or muscle that pushes down or lowers a part of the body, often used in medical contexts.

Example: The doctor used a depressor to examine my throat.

deprivation

IPA: /ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/

KK: /dɛprɪˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of having something taken away or not having enough of something important, like food, sleep, or rights.

Example: The deprivation of basic needs can lead to serious health issues.

derma

IPA: /ˈdɜːrmə/

KK: /ˈdɜrmə/

noun

Definition: A type of casing made from beef that is filled with a mixture of ingredients, often used in cooking, or it can refer to the dermis, which is the layer of skin beneath the outer layer.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dish using stuffed derma as the main ingredient.

dermabrasion

IPA: //ˌdɜːrməˈbreɪʒən//

KK: /dɜrməˈbreɪʒən/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that removes skin imperfections by scraping the surface of the skin with tools like sandpaper or brushes.

Example: After the dermabrasion treatment, her skin looked smoother and healthier.

dermal

IPA: //ˈdɜːrməl//

KK: /ˈdɜrməl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the skin or the layer of skin beneath the outer surface.

Example: The doctor explained that the dermal layer is important for skin health.

dermatitis

IPA: /ˌdɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs/

KK: /dɜrˈmætɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition that causes the skin to become red, swollen, and sore, often due to an allergic reaction or irritation.

Example: She was diagnosed with dermatitis after developing a rash from the new soap.

dermatologic

IPA: //ˌdɜːrməˈtɒlədʒɪk//

KK: /dɜrˌmætəˈlɒdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study or treatment of skin diseases and conditions.

Example: The dermatologist recommended a dermatologic cream for my skin condition.

dermatological

IPA: /ˌdɜːrməˈtɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /dɜrˌmætəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of medicine that deals with the skin and its diseases.

Example: The dermatologist recommended a dermatological cream for my skin condition.

dermatologist

IPA: /ˌdɜːrməˈtɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /dɜrˈmætəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin conditions.

Example: I have an appointment with my dermatologist to check a skin rash.

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