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Topic: Health

intervention

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of getting involved in a situation to change what is happening or to help resolve a problem.

Example: The teacher's intervention helped the students improve their grades.

interventional

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənl/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving intervention, especially in a medical context where procedures are performed to improve health.

Example: The interventional approach helped many patients recover faster from their conditions.

intervertebral

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈvɜːrtəbrəl/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈvɜrtəbrəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the space or structures that are located between the bones of the spine.

Example: The intervertebral discs act as cushions between the vertebrae in the spine.

intestinal

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the intestines, which are the long tubes in the body that help digest food.

Example: The doctor explained that intestinal health is important for overall well-being.

intestinally

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛstɪnəli/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛstɪnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to the intestines, often used in medical or biological contexts.

Example: The medication was absorbed intestinally, affecting the digestive system directly.

intestine

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the internal affairs or matters of a state or country.

Example: The government focused on intestine issues to improve national stability.

noun

Definition: The part of the digestive system that connects the stomach to the anus, where food is processed and nutrients are absorbed. It includes the small and large sections.

Example: The doctor explained how the intestine helps in digesting food.

intima

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmə/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪmə/

noun

Definition: The innermost layer of a membrane in an organ, particularly found in blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, which is made up of endothelial cells and connective tissue.

Example: The intima plays a crucial role in the function of blood vessels by providing a smooth surface for blood flow.

intimal

IPA: /ˈɪntɪməl/

KK: /ˈɪntɪməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the innermost layer of a structure, especially in biological contexts.

Example: The intimal layer of the artery is crucial for maintaining vascular health.

intoxicant

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒk.sɪ.kənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑk.sɪ.kənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that causes a person to become intoxicated, particularly alcoholic drinks.

Example: Many people enjoy a glass of wine as an intoxicant during dinner.

intoxicate

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑksɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone unable to think clearly or act normally, usually because of alcohol or drugs.

Example: The party was so wild that it intoxicated everyone who attended.

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