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Topic: Health

galenic

IPA: /ɡəˈlɛnɪk/

KK: /gəˈlɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a type of mineral called galena, which is primarily lead sulfide.

Example: The galenic properties of the mineral make it useful in various industrial applications.

galenical

IPA: /ɡəˈlɛnɪkəl/

KK: /gəˈlɛnɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a type of drug or substance that is primarily made from plants or herbs.

Example: The pharmacist recommended a galenical remedy for her cold.

noun

Definition: A type of medicine made from plants or herbs, focusing on their natural properties and extracts.

Example: The pharmacist prepared a galenical remedy using various herbs.

gallamine

IPA: //ˈɡæl.əˌmiːn//

KK: /ˈgæl.əˌmiːn/

noun

Definition: A specific type of muscle relaxant that does not cause muscle fibers to contract initially.

Example: The doctor administered gallamine to help relax the patient's muscles during surgery.

gallbladder

IPA: /ˈɡɔːlˌblædə/

KK: /ˈgɔlˌblædər/

noun

Definition: A small, pear-shaped sac in the body that stores bile produced by the liver until it is needed for digestion.

Example: The doctor explained that the gallbladder helps in digesting fats by releasing bile.

gallstone

IPA: /ˈɡɔlˌstoʊn/

KK: /ˈɡɔlˌstoʊn/

noun

Definition: A small, hard piece that forms in the gallbladder or bile ducts, often made of cholesterol and other substances.

Example: The doctor found a gallstone during the ultrasound examination.

gallused

IPA: /ˈɡæl.əst/

KK: /ˈɡæləsd/

adjective

Definition: Having calluses or thickened skin, often due to friction or pressure.

Example: After weeks of hiking, his feet became gallused and toughened.

ganciclovir

IPA: //ɡænˈsaɪkləˌvɪr//

KK: /gænˈsaɪkləˌvɪr/

noun

Definition: A medicine that fights viruses, specifically used to treat infections caused by cytomegalovirus, especially in people with weakened immune systems.

Example: The doctor prescribed ganciclovir to help treat the patient's cytomegalovirus infection.

ganglion

IPA: /ˈɡæŋɡliən/

KK: /ˈgæŋɡliən/

noun

Definition: A group of nerve cells that form a center for processing signals, usually found outside the brain or spinal cord, or a small cystic tumor related to joints or tendons.

Example: The doctor explained that the ganglion in her wrist was causing the pain.

ganglionated

IPA: /ˈɡæŋɡliəˌneɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈgæŋɡliəˌneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a ganglion, which is a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies.

Example: The ganglionated structure of the nervous system plays a crucial role in transmitting signals.

ganglionic

IPA: /ɡæŋˈɡlɪənɪk/

KK: /gæŋˈɡliːənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made up of clusters of nerve cells called ganglia, which are important in the nervous system.

Example: The ganglionic cells play a crucial role in transmitting signals in the body.

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