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Topic: Health

hangover

IPA: /ˈhæŋˌoʊvər/

KK: /ˈhæŋˌoʊvər/

noun

Definition: The unpleasant physical effects that occur after drinking too much alcohol, often including headache, nausea, and fatigue.

Example: After the party last night, I woke up with a terrible hangover.

hantavirus

IPA: /ˈhæntəˌvaɪrəs/

KK: /ˈhæn.təˌvaɪ.rəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that is carried by rodents and can cause serious illnesses in humans, including severe respiratory infections and hemorrhagic fever.

Example: Hantavirus can be transmitted to humans through contact with rodent droppings or urine.

haptoglobin

IPA: //ˈhæptəˌɡloʊbɪn//

KK: /ˈhæptəˌɡloʊbɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of protein found in blood that helps to bind free hemoglobin, preventing iron loss in the urine.

Example: Haptoglobin levels can indicate certain health conditions when tested in the blood.

hardiness

IPA: /ˈhɑːrdɪnəs/

KK: /ˈhɑrdɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being strong and able to survive difficult conditions, especially in plants that can withstand cold or harsh environments.

Example: The hardiness of the plant allows it to thrive in extreme weather.

harm

IPA: /hɑrm/

KK: /hɑrm/

noun

Definition: An injury or damage to someone or something, either physically or mentally.

Example: The storm caused significant harm to the coastal community.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause injury, damage, or pain to someone or something.

Example: The storm harmed many homes in the area.

harmful

IPA: /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

KK: /ˈhɑrmfəl/

adjective

Definition: Causing damage or injury to someone or something.

Example: Smoking is harmful to your health.

harmfully

IPA: /ˈhɑːrmfəli/

KK: /ˈhɑrmfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes damage or injury.

Example: The chemicals were used harmfully, affecting the environment negatively.

harmfulness

IPA: /ˈhɑːrmfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈhɑrmfəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of causing damage or injury.

Example: The harmfulness of pollution is a major concern for the environment.

harmless

IPA: /ˈhɑːrmləs/

KK: /ˈhɑrm.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to cause harm or injury; safe and inoffensive.

Example: The harmless insect is often mistaken for a dangerous one.

harmlessness

IPA: /ˈhɑːmləsnəs/

KK: /ˈhɑrm.ləs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of not causing harm or injury.

Example: The harmlessness of the new product was confirmed by safety tests.

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