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Topic: Health

gangrene

IPA: //ˈɡæŋɡriːn//

KK: /ˈɡæŋɡrin/

noun

Definition: The death and decay of body tissue, often in a limb, caused by a lack of blood supply, usually after an injury or illness.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with gangrene after the injury became infected.

transitive verb

Definition: A serious medical condition where body tissue dies due to a lack of blood flow or infection, often leading to decay.

Example: The doctor explained that if left untreated, the injury could lead to gangrene.

gangrened

IPA: /ˈɡæŋɡrɪnd/

KK: /ˈgæŋɡrɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Infected with a serious condition that causes tissue death, often due to a lack of blood flow or infection.

Example: The doctor explained that the gangrened tissue needed to be removed immediately to prevent further complications.

gangrenous

IPA: /ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs/

KK: /ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by a serious condition where body tissue dies due to a lack of blood flow or infection.

Example: The doctor was concerned about the gangrenous wound on the patient's leg.

garbage

IPA: /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: Waste material or items that are no longer wanted or needed, often discarded as refuse or trash.

Example: Please take out the garbage before the guests arrive.

gargle

IPA: /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

KK: /ˈgɑrɡəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a sound by forcing air through a liquid in the mouth, often to clean the throat or mouth.

Example: She likes to gargle with salt water when she has a sore throat.

noun

Definition: A sound made when liquid is forced through the throat, often while trying to clean the mouth or throat.

Example: He made a funny gargle while rinsing his mouth with water.

transitive verb

Definition: To rinse or treat the mouth or throat with a liquid by making a sound as you move it around.

Example: She decided to gargle with salt water to soothe her sore throat.

gargler

IPA: /ˈɡɑːɡlə/

KK: /ˈɡɑrɡlər/

noun

Definition: A person who gargles, which means to wash the throat and mouth with a liquid that is held in the back of the throat and made to vibrate.

Example: After brushing his teeth, he became a gargler to soothe his sore throat.

gash

IPA: /ɡæʃ/

KK: /gæʃ/

adjective

Definition: Not available

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: A long and deep cut or wound in the skin or flesh.

Example: He had a gash on his arm from the accident.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a long and deep cut in something, often with a sharp object.

Example: He accidentally made a gash in the wood with his knife.

gashed

IPA: /ɡæʃt/

KK: /gæʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been cut or slashed, often leaving a deep mark or wound.

Example: The tree had a gashed trunk from the storm's strong winds.

verb

Definition: To make a deep cut or wound in something, often resulting in a jagged opening.

Example: He gashed his arm while trying to cut the rope.

gassiness

IPA: /ˈɡæsɪnəs/

KK: /ˈɡæsɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having a lot of gas in the stomach or intestines, which can cause discomfort or bloating.

Example: After eating beans, I often experience gassiness and feel bloated.

gastrectomy

IPA: /ɡæˈstrɛktəmi/

KK: /gæˈstrɛktəmi/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure in which part or all of the stomach is surgically removed.

Example: After the diagnosis, the doctor recommended a gastrectomy to treat the patient's condition.

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