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Topic: Health

iatrogenic

IPA: /ˌaɪəˈtrɛdʒɪk/

KK: /ɪˌætrəˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Caused unintentionally by medical treatment or procedures, often referring to complications or side effects that arise from healthcare interventions.

Example: The patient developed an iatrogenic infection after the surgery.

ibogaine

IPA: //ɪˈboʊɡeɪn//

KK: /ɪˈboʊɡeɪn/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance derived from a plant that is used to help treat addiction and depression by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.

Example: Ibogaine is being studied for its potential to help people overcome addiction to opioids.

ibuprofen

IPA: //aɪˈbjuːprəfɛn//

KK: /ˌaɪˈbjuːproʊfɛn/

noun

Definition: A type of medicine that helps reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.

Example: After the workout, I took ibuprofen to relieve my sore muscles.

icteric

IPA: /ɪkˈtɛrɪk/

KK: /ɪkˈtɛrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition or state that is related to jaundice, which is a yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient's icteric appearance indicated a possible liver issue.

noun

Definition: A treatment or solution used to alleviate jaundice, a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high bilirubin levels.

Example: The doctor prescribed an icteric to help reduce the patient's jaundice symptoms.

icterus

IPA: //ˈɪktərəs//

KK: /ˈɪktərəs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with icterus after noticing the yellow tint in his skin and eyes.

ictus

IPA: /ˈɪk.təs/

KK: /ˈɪk.təs/

noun

Definition: A sudden attack or stroke, often used in a medical context, or a term referring to the stress in poetry or rhythm.

Example: The patient suffered an ictus that required immediate medical attention.

idiopathic

IPA: /ˌɪdiəˈpæθɪk/

KK: /ɪˌdaɪəˈpæθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a disease or condition that has no known cause or origin.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with an idiopathic condition that puzzled the specialists.

ileac

IPA: /ˈaɪlɪk/

KK: /ˈaɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ileum, which is the final part of the small intestine in the digestive system.

Example: The doctor explained that the ileac condition could affect digestion.

ileal

IPA: /ˈɪliəl/

KK: /ˈilēəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the last part of the small intestine, known as the ileum.

Example: The doctor explained that the ileal region is important for nutrient absorption.

ileitis

IPA: //aɪˈliːɪtɪs//

KK: /aɪˈliːɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with ileitis after reviewing her symptoms and medical history.

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