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Topic: Health

embolization

IPA: /ˌɛmbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛmboʊlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that blocks blood vessels to stop bleeding or to treat certain conditions by introducing a material that causes obstruction.

Example: The doctor recommended embolization to treat the patient's vascular condition.

embolus

IPA: /ˈɛmbələs/

KK: /ˈɛmbələs/

noun

Definition: A mass that moves through the blood and can block a blood vessel, such as a blood clot or an air bubble.

Example: The doctor explained that an embolus could cause serious health issues if it blocks a blood vessel.

emboly

IPA: /ˈɛmbəli/

KK: /ˈɛm.bə.li/

noun

Definition: The process in which a gastrula is formed from a blastula through a folding inward of the cells.

Example: During embryonic development, the embryonic cells undergo emboly to form the gastrula.

embonpoint

IPA: /ˌɛmbɒ̃ˈpwæ̃/

KK: /ɛmˈbɔ̃ːpwɑ̃/

noun

Definition: The state of being slightly overweight or having a rounded body shape.

Example: Her embonpoint was evident in the way her clothes fit.

embowel

IPA: /ɪmˈbaʊəl/

KK: /ɛmˈbaʊəl/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove the internal organs of a living creature, especially the intestines.

Example: The hunter had to embowel the deer before preparing it for cooking.

embrocation

IPA: /ˌɛmbrəˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɛmbrəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A type of lotion or liquid used to rub on the skin, often to relieve pain or soreness.

Example: After the long ride, he applied an embrocation to soothe his sore muscles.

embryonal

IPA: /ɛmˈbriːənəl/

KK: /ɛmˈbrɪənəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an embryo, which is an early stage of development in living organisms.

Example: The researchers studied the embryonal cells to understand early human development.

emergency

IPA: /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/

KK: /ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/

adjective

Definition: A situation that requires immediate action or attention, often due to danger or risk.

Example: The hospital is prepared for any emergency that may arise.

noun

Definition: A situation that requires immediate action or help, often because it is dangerous or unexpected.

Example: The fire department responded quickly to the emergency at the building.

emesis

IPA: /ˈɛmɪsɪs/

KK: /ˈɛmɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The act of throwing up or expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Example: After eating something spoiled, she experienced severe emesis.

emetic

IPA: /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

KK: /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Causing a person to vomit.

Example: The doctor prescribed an emetic to help clear the patient's stomach.

noun

Definition: A substance that makes a person vomit.

Example: The doctor gave her an emetic to help clear her stomach.

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