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Topic: Health

fluoroscope

IPA: /ˈflʊə.rə.skoʊp/

KK: /ˈflʊərəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A device that allows doctors to see the inside of a body or object using X-rays, showing images on a special screen.

Example: The doctor used a fluoroscope to examine the patient's bones for any fractures.

transitive verb

Definition: To use a special device to look inside something, usually for medical purposes, by using X-rays that create a moving image.

Example: The doctor will fluoroscope the patient's stomach to check for any issues.

fluoroscopic

IPA: /ˌflʊə.rəˈskɒp.ɪk/

KK: /flʊəˈrɒskəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or using a special type of imaging device that allows doctors to see inside the body in real-time.

Example: The doctor used a fluoroscopic technique to examine the patient's digestive system.

fluoroscopy

IPA: /flʊəˈrɒskəpi/

KK: /flʊəˈrɒskəpi/

noun

Definition: A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create real-time moving images of the interior of a body.

Example: The doctor used fluoroscopy to guide the placement of the catheter.

fluorosis

IPA: /flʊˈrɔːsɪs/

KK: /flʊˈrɔsɪs/

noun

Definition: A health condition that occurs when a person takes in too much fluoride, leading to changes in the appearance of their teeth, often causing spots or discoloration.

Example: The dentist explained that fluorosis can result from drinking too much fluoridated water during childhood.

fluorouracil

IPA: //ˌflʊəroʊˈjʊərəsɪl//

KK: /flʊəroʊˈjʊərəsɪl/

noun

Definition: A medicine used to treat certain types of cancer, particularly those affecting the skin, breast, and digestive system.

Example: The doctor prescribed fluorouracil to help treat her skin cancer.

fluoxetine

IPA: //fluˈoʊksəˌtiːn//

KK: /fluˈoʊksəˌtiːn/

noun

Definition: A medication used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing the level of serotonin in the brain.

Example: The doctor prescribed fluoxetine to help manage her depression.

fluphenazine

IPA: //ˌfluːfənˈeɪziːn//

KK: /ˈflʌfənəˌzin/

noun

Definition: A medication used to treat schizophrenia and other mental health disorders, derived from phenothiazine.

Example: The doctor prescribed fluphenazine to help manage the patient's symptoms of schizophrenia.

flush

IPA: /flʌʃ/

KK: /flʌʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having surfaces or edges that are level or even with each other, or having a healthy, rosy color.

Example: The new sofa is flush against the wall, making the room look more spacious.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is level or even with something else, or directly and solidly against something.

Example: The picture was hung flush against the wall.

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly flow or move quickly, often referring to water or a change in color, such as turning red from embarrassment or emotion.

Example: She felt her cheeks flush when she received the compliment.

noun

Definition: A sudden rush of something, often used to describe a flow of water or a reddening of the skin due to heat or emotion.

Example: After running up the hill, she felt a flush on her cheeks.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something become red or to clean something quickly with a lot of liquid, like water.

Example: He decided to flush the toilet after using it.

flushness

IPA: /ˈflʌʃ.nəs/

KK: /ˈflʌʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having a lot of something, especially money or resources.

Example: After winning the lottery, she experienced a flushness of wealth that changed her life.

foetal

IPA: /ˈfiːtəl/

KK: /ˈfoʊtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a fetus, which is an unborn offspring in the later stages of development before birth.

Example: The doctor monitored the foetal heartbeat during the ultrasound.

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