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Topic: Health

hoarse

IPA: /hɔːrs/

KK: /hɔrs/

adjective

Definition: Having a rough or grating voice, often due to illness or overuse.

Example: After cheering for hours at the game, I woke up with a hoarse voice.

hoarsen

IPA: /ˈhɔːrsən/

KK: /ˈhɔrsən/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to have a rough or harsh voice, often due to strain or illness.

Example: The loud concert hoarsened my voice for days.

hoarseness

IPA: /ˈhɔːrsnəs/

KK: /ˈhɔrsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having a rough or harsh voice, often due to irritation or illness.

Example: After shouting at the concert, I woke up with a bad case of hoarseness.

hobble

IPA: /ˈhɒb.əl/

KK: /ˈhɑbəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To walk in a way that is unsteady or difficult, often because of an injury or pain.

Example: After twisting his ankle, he had to hobble to the car.

noun

Definition: A device used to restrict the movement of an animal, or a way of walking that is unsteady or awkward.

Example: The farmer used a hobble to keep the horse from running away.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something walk with difficulty, often because of injury or a device that restricts movement.

Example: The injury caused him to hobble down the street.

holist

IPA: /ˈhoʊlɪst/

KK: /ˈhoʊlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes in or practices a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of whole systems rather than just their parts.

Example: As a holist, she believes that understanding the entire ecosystem is crucial for effective environmental conservation.

holistic

IPA: /həʊˈlɪstɪk/

KK: /həˈlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the idea that things should be viewed as a whole rather than just as separate parts. This approach considers the complete system and how its parts work together.

Example: The therapist took a holistic approach to health, considering both physical and mental well-being.

holistically

IPA: /həˈlɪstɪkli/

KK: /həˈlɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that considers the whole system or situation rather than just individual parts.

Example: The therapist approached the patient's treatment holistically, taking into account both physical and emotional health.

homeopath

IPA: /ˌhoʊmiˈæpæθ/

KK: /hoʊˈmiəˌpæθ/

noun

Definition: A person who uses a system of medicine that treats illness by giving very small amounts of natural substances that would cause symptoms in a healthy person.

Example: The homeopath recommended a natural remedy for my allergies.

homeopathic

IPA: /ˌhoʊmiəˈpæθɪk/

KK: /hoʊmiəˈpæθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of alternative medicine that uses highly diluted substances to treat illnesses.

Example: Many people believe in the benefits of homeopathic remedies for various health issues.

homeopathically

IPA: /ˌhoʊmiəˈpæθɪkli/

KK: /hoʊmiəˈpæθɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or uses homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine that treats diseases by administering small doses of natural substances.

Example: The doctor prescribed the medicine homeopathically to ensure it was gentle on the patient's system.

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