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Topic: Health

abnormal

IPA: /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

KK: /æbˈnɔrml/

adjective

Definition: Not typical or usual; something that is different from what is considered normal, often in a way that may be concerning.

Example: The doctor noted that the test results were abnormal and required further investigation.

noun

Definition: A person who behaves or thinks in a way that is different from what is usual or expected.

Example: The study focused on the behavior of abnormal individuals in social settings.

abnormality

IPA: /æbˈnɔːrməlɪti/

KK: /æbˈnɔrməlɪti/

noun

Definition: A situation or condition that is different from what is usual or expected.

Example: The doctor noted an abnormality in the patient's test results.

abort

IPA: /əˈbɔːrt/

KK: /əˈbɔrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop something from continuing or developing, often before it is finished or fully formed.

Example: The mission was aborted due to technical difficulties.

noun

Definition: The act of stopping or ending something before it is finished, often used in contexts like computer programs, projects, or flights.

Example: The mission was a failure due to an unexpected abort of the launch sequence.

transitive verb

Definition: To stop something from continuing or to end it before it is finished, often used in the context of ending a pregnancy or halting a process.

Example: The doctor had to abort the procedure due to unforeseen complications.

aborted

IPA: /əˈbɔːtɪd/

KK: /əˈbɔrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been stopped or ended before it was completed, often before reaching its full development or potential.

Example: The aborted project left many questions unanswered.

verb

Definition: To have stopped something before it was completed, often because it was not going as planned.

Example: The mission was aborted due to technical difficulties.

aborter

IPA: /əˈbɔːrtər/

KK: /əˈbɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes something to stop or end before it is completed. This term can refer to someone who performs a medical procedure to end a pregnancy, or it can be used more generally to describe anything that interrupts a process.

Example: The aborter was criticized for the controversial procedures they performed.

abortifacient

IPA: /əˌbɔːrtɪˈfeɪʃənt/

KK: /əˌbɔːrtɪˈfeɪʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that causes the termination of a pregnancy.

Example: The doctor prescribed an abortifacient to terminate the pregnancy.

noun

Definition: A substance or device that causes the termination of a pregnancy.

Example: The doctor prescribed an abortifacient to terminate the pregnancy.

abortion

IPA: /əˈbɔːrʃən/

KK: /əˈbɔrʃən/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that ends a pregnancy by removing an embryo or fetus from the uterus, often because it cannot survive or for other health reasons.

Example: The debate over abortion continues to be a contentious issue in society.

abortionist

IPA: /əˈbɔːrʃənɪst/

KK: /əˈbɔrʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who carries out medical procedures to end a pregnancy.

Example: The abortionist explained the procedure to the patient.

abortive

IPA: /əˈbɔːtɪv/

KK: /əˈbɔrtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is unsuccessful or fails to achieve its intended goal. It can also refer to something that is not fully developed or is incomplete.

Example: The team's abortive efforts to secure funding left them without resources for the project.

abortus

IPA: /əˈbɔːrtəs/

KK: /əˈbɔrtəs/

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to a fetus that has been expelled or removed from the womb before it can survive outside the body.

Example: The medical team discussed the implications of the abortus in their research.

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