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Topic: Health

dolichocephaly

IPA: /ˌdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfəli/

KK: /dɑːlɪkoʊˈsɛfəli/

noun

Definition: The condition of having a long and narrow head shape.

Example: Dolichocephaly can be observed in certain populations and is often measured in anthropometric studies.

donor

IPA: /ˈdoʊnər/

KK: /ˈdoʊnər/

adjective

Definition: A person or entity that gives something, especially money or organs, to help others or support a cause.

Example: The donor generously contributed to the charity to help those in need.

noun

Definition: A person or entity that gives something, especially money, blood, or organs, to help others or support a cause.

Example: The hospital is looking for a donor to help fund the new research project.

dopa

IPA: /ˈdoʊpə/

KK: /ˈdoʊpə/

noun

Definition: A type of amino acid that is produced in the body from another amino acid called tyrosine and is important for making a brain chemical called dopamine.

Example: Dopa is often studied for its role in treating certain medical conditions related to dopamine deficiency.

dopamine

IPA: /ˈdoʊ.pə.miːn/

KK: /ˈdoʊpəˌmiːn/

noun

Definition: A chemical in the brain that helps transmit signals between nerve cells and is involved in feelings of pleasure and reward.

Example: After exercising, many people feel a boost in dopamine, which makes them feel happy.

dopaminergic

IPA: /ˌdoʊpəˈmɪnərdʒɪk/

KK: /ˌdoʊpəˈmɪnərdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or activated by a chemical in the brain called dopamine, which plays a key role in mood and behavior.

Example: Certain medications are dopaminergic, meaning they affect the levels of dopamine in the brain.

doped

IPA: /doʊpt/

KK: /doʊpt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been treated with a substance, often to enhance performance or appearance, or referring to being under the influence of drugs.

Example: The athlete was disqualified for competing while doped.

verb

Definition: To have given someone or something a drug, often to enhance performance or alter behavior.

Example: The athlete was doped before the competition, which led to a scandal.

dosage

IPA: /ˈdoʊsɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈdoʊsɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The specific amount of a medicine or other substance that is given to a person or animal.

Example: The doctor prescribed a dosage of 500 milligrams of the medication.

dose

IPA: /doʊs/

KK: /doʊs/

noun

Definition: A specific amount of medicine or a substance that is taken at one time or over a period of time.

Example: The doctor prescribed a dose of medicine to help with her illness.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a specific amount of medicine or a substance to someone.

Example: The doctor decided to dose the patient with the appropriate medication for his illness.

dosha

IPA: /ˈdoʊʃə/

KK: /ˈdoʊʃə/

noun

Definition: A concept in Ayurveda that refers to one of the three fundamental energies or principles that govern physical and mental processes in the body.

Example: In Ayurveda, understanding your dosha can help you maintain balance and health.

dosimetric

IPA: /ˌdoʊsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /dɑːsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the measurement of radiation doses, especially in medical or scientific contexts.

Example: The dosimetric analysis showed that the patients received varying levels of radiation during their treatment.

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