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Topic: Health

dermatology

IPA: /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

KK: /dɚˈmætələdʒi/

noun

Definition: The area of medicine that focuses on the skin, including its health, diseases, and treatments.

Example: She decided to specialize in dermatology to help patients with skin conditions.

dermatome

IPA: /ˈdɜːrməˌtoʊm/

KK: /ˈdɜrməˌtoʊm/

noun

Definition: A specific area of skin that is connected to a single spinal nerve, or a tool used for cutting thin layers of skin for medical purposes.

Example: The doctor explained how the dermatome helps in understanding skin sensations and nerve functions.

dermatomyositis

IPA: /ˌdɜːrməˌtaɪəˈmaɪəsɪtɪs/

KK: /dɜrˌmætəˈmaɪəsɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition that causes inflammation in the skin and muscles, leading to weakness and a rash.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with dermatomyositis after she showed symptoms of muscle weakness and a skin rash.

dermatophyte

IPA: /ˌdɜːrməˈtaɪfaɪt/

KK: /dɜrˈmætəˌfaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of fungus that lives on the skin and can cause infections in areas like hair, nails, or skin itself.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a dermatophyte infection on her foot.

dermatosis

IPA: /dɜːrˈməʊtəʊsɪs/

KK: /dɜrˈməʊtəˌsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition or disease that affects the skin, often without inflammation.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a dermatosis that required special treatment.

dermic

IPA: //ˈdɜːrmɪk//

KK: /ˈdɜrmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the skin or dermis layer of the body.

Example: The dermic layer of the skin plays a crucial role in protecting the body.

dermis

IPA: /ˈdɜːrmɪs/

KK: /ˈdɜrmɪs/

noun

Definition: The layer of skin beneath the outer layer, which contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands.

Example: The dermatologist examined the dermis to check for any signs of damage.

dermoid

IPA: /dɜːrˈmɔɪd/

KK: /dɪrˈmɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling skin or dermis.

Example: The doctor explained that the dermoid cyst was formed from skin cells.

descale

IPA: /dɪˈskeɪl/

KK: /dɪˈskeɪl/

verb

Definition: To remove a hard, mineral buildup from a surface, often found in appliances like kettles or coffee makers, or to clean fish by taking off its scales.

Example: I need to descale my kettle to improve its performance.

descaling

IPA: /dɪˈskeɪlɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈskeɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of removing mineral deposits or scale from a surface, particularly in appliances like kettles or boilers.

Example: Descaling the coffee maker regularly helps improve its performance and extend its lifespan.

verb

Definition: To remove scale or mineral deposits from a surface, often used in the context of cleaning appliances like coffee makers or kettles.

Example: I spent the afternoon descaling the coffee machine to improve its performance.

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