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Topic: Health

agoraphobia

IPA: /ˌæɡəˈrəʊfəʊbɪə/

KK: /əˌɡɔrəˈfoʊbiə/

noun

Definition: This is a type of anxiety disorder where a person has an intense fear of being in situations where they might feel trapped or unable to escape, especially in open or crowded places.

Example: Her agoraphobia made it difficult for her to leave the house without feeling anxious.

agoraphobic

IPA: /ˌæɡəˈrəʊfobɪk/

KK: /əˈɡɔrəˌfoʊbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable, often leading to avoidance of open spaces or crowded places.

Example: She felt agoraphobic when she had to leave her house for the first time in months.

noun

Definition: A person who has a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable, often leading to avoidance of open spaces or crowded places.

Example: After years of therapy, she no longer considered herself agoraphobic.

agranulocyte

IPA: /ˌeɪ.ɡrəˈnjuː.ləˌsaɪt/

KK: /əˈgræn.jʊ.ləˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of white blood cell that does not have small particles in its cytoplasm, which are usually present in other types of white blood cells.

Example: Agranulocytes play a crucial role in the immune system by fighting infections.

agranulocytosis

IPA: /ˌæɡrəˌnjuːləˈsəʊtɪs/

KK: /ˌæɡrəˌnjuːləˈsaɪtəs/

noun

Definition: A serious health condition where there is a significant drop in a type of white blood cells, leading to a higher risk of infections. It can happen suddenly and may be caused by certain medications or exposure to radiation.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with agranulocytosis after experiencing severe infections.

agraphia

IPA: /əˈɡræf.i.ə/

KK: /əˈgræfɪə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person is unable to write due to a brain injury or illness.

Example: After the stroke, he was diagnosed with agraphia, making it difficult for him to write even simple sentences.

agraphic

IPA: /əˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /əˈgræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where a person is unable to write, often due to a brain injury or illness.

Example: The patient exhibited aagraphic symptoms after the stroke, struggling to write despite having normal speech.

agrypnia

IPA: /əˈɡrɪp.ni.ə/

KK: /əˈgrip.ni.ə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot sleep, leading to a constant state of wakefulness and lack of rest.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with agrypnia after weeks of sleepless nights.

aguish

IPA: /ˈeɪɡwɪʃ/

KK: /ˈæɡwɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a fever or illness that causes shivering and discomfort.

Example: The aguish symptoms left him feeling weak and fatigued.

agyria

IPA: /əˈdʒɪrɪə/

KK: /əˈdʒɪrɪə/

noun

Definition: A condition where the brain has a smooth surface due to a lack of normal folds and grooves, often associated with developmental disorders.

Example: The diagnosis of agyria was confirmed through advanced imaging techniques.

aid

IPA: /eɪd/

KK: /ed/

noun

Definition: Something that helps or supports someone in doing something, like a tool, device, or person that provides assistance.

Example: The charity provided aid to families affected by the disaster.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide assistance or support to someone or something.

Example: The organization aims to aid those in need during the crisis.

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