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Topic: Health

jowl

IPA: //dʒaʊl//

KK: /dʒaʊl/

noun

Definition: The fleshy part of the face below the jaw, often seen as loose skin or fat.

Example: He had a prominent jowl that made his face look rounder.

jugular

IPA: /ˈdʒʌɡjʊlər/

KK: /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

adjective

Definition: Related to the area of the neck or throat, especially concerning the jugular vein.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's jugular region for any signs of swelling.

noun

Definition: A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head to the heart. It can also refer to the most important or vulnerable part of something.

Example: The doctor explained that the jugular vein is crucial for blood circulation.

kale

IPA: /keɪl/

KK: /keɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of leafy green vegetable that belongs to the cabbage family, known for its curly leaves and often used in salads or cooked dishes.

Example: I added some kale to my smoothie for extra nutrients.

kanamycin

IPA: /ˌkænəˈmaɪsɪn/

KK: /kænəˈmaɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria and is derived from a specific type of soil bacterium.

Example: The doctor prescribed kanamycin to treat the patient's bacterial infection.

keloid

IPA: /ˈkiːlɔɪd/

KK: /ˈkiːlɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A thick, raised scar that forms when the body produces too much fibrous tissue during healing after an injury or surgery.

Example: After her surgery, she developed a keloid on her shoulder that was larger than expected.

keratectomy

IPA: /ˌkɛrəˈtɛkəmi/

KK: /kɛrəˈtɛkəmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of the cornea, which is the clear front part of the eye.

Example: The doctor recommended a keratectomy to improve the patient's vision.

keratin

IPA: /ˈkɛrətɪn/

KK: /ˈkɛrətɪn/

noun

Definition: A strong protein that makes up hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.

Example: Keratin is essential for the health and strength of our hair and nails.

keratinization

IPA: /ˌkɛrəˌtɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /kɛrətɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where skin cells change into a tough, protective material called keratin, which is found in hair and nails.

Example: Keratinization is essential for the formation of healthy hair and nails.

keratinize

IPA: /ˈkɛrətɪnaɪz/

KK: /kɛrətɪnaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce a tough protein that is found in skin, hair, and nails, or to change into a form that contains this protein.

Example: As the skin cells mature, they begin to keratinize, forming a protective layer.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something into a tough protein called keratin, which is found in hair, nails, and skin.

Example: The skin cells will keratinize to form a protective barrier.

keratitis

IPA: /kɛˈreɪtɪs/

KK: /kɛrˈeɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, becomes inflamed.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with keratitis after she complained of eye pain and redness.

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