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Topic: Health

hiatus

IPA: /haɪˈeɪtəs/

KK: /haɪˈeɪtəs/

noun

Definition: A break or interruption in something, such as time, space, or continuity.

Example: After a long hiatus, the band finally released a new album.

hiccough

IPA: /ˈhɪkʌp/

KK: /ˈhɪkʌp/

noun

Definition: A sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that causes a sharp intake of breath, often followed by a sound.

Example: She had a hiccough during the meeting, which made everyone laugh.

hiccup

IPA: /ˈhɪk.ʌp/

KK: /ˈhɪkʌp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often occurring repeatedly.

Example: After drinking soda too quickly, I started to hiccup.

noun

Definition: A sudden, involuntary sound made when the diaphragm spasms, often causing a quick breath that is interrupted by a closure in the throat.

Example: After drinking soda too quickly, I got a bad case of the hiccups.

hidrosis

IPA: /hɪˈdroʊsɪs/

KK: /hɪˈdroʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of producing and releasing sweat, often in large or unusual amounts.

Example: Hidrosis can be a concern for people who sweat excessively, affecting their daily activities.

hidrotic

IPA: /hɪˈdrɒtɪk/

KK: /hɪˈdrɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing sweating.

Example: The hidrotic properties of the medication help to reduce body temperature during exercise.

noun

Definition: A type of medicine that helps the body sweat more, often used to treat certain conditions.

Example: The doctor prescribed a hidrotic to help with the patient's excessive sweating.

hindgut

IPA: /ˈhaɪndˌɡʌt/

KK: /hɪndɡʌt/

noun

Definition: The back part of the digestive system in animals, which includes the intestines and is responsible for processing waste.

Example: In many animals, the hindgut plays a crucial role in digestion and nutrient absorption.

hindmilk

IPA: /ˈhaɪndˌmɪlk/

KK: /hɪndmɪlk/

noun

Definition: The milk produced at the end of breastfeeding, which is richer in fat and lower in protein compared to the milk produced at the beginning.

Example: The baby received hindmilk, which helped with its growth due to the higher fat content.

hipbone

IPA: /ˈhɪpˌboʊn/

KK: /ˈhɪpˌboʊn/

noun

Definition: One of the two large bones that make up the sides of the pelvis in the human body.

Example: The doctor explained that the hipbone is crucial for supporting the body's weight while standing and walking.

hippocampal

IPA: /hɪpəˈkæmpəl/

KK: /hɪpəˈkæmpəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a part of the brain that is important for memory and learning.

Example: The hippocampal region is crucial for forming new memories.

hirsute

IPA: /hɜːrˈsuːt/

KK: /ˈhɜrˌsut/

adjective

Definition: Having a lot of hair or covered with coarse hair.

Example: The hirsute animal was well adapted to the cold climate.

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