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Topic: Health

anopsia

IPA: /əˈnɒp.si.ə/

KK: /əˈnɑːp.si.ə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person has a defect in their vision, often resulting in partial or complete loss of sight.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with anopsia after she reported difficulties seeing clearly.

anorectic

IPA: /ˌænəˈrɛtɪk/

KK: /əˈnɔrɛktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state or condition where a person has little or no desire to eat, often associated with certain medical conditions or psychological issues.

Example: The anorectic symptoms in the patient required immediate medical attention.

noun

Definition: A person who suffers from a loss of appetite or is affected by anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder.

Example: The doctor recommended therapy for the anorectic to help regain a healthy relationship with food.

anorexia

IPA: /ˌænəˈrɛksiə/

KK: /ænəˈrɛksɪə/

noun

Definition: A serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Example: She was diagnosed with anorexia after her friends noticed her drastic weight loss and refusal to eat.

anorexic

IPA: /ˌænəˈrɛksɪk/

KK: /ˌænəˈrɛksɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is suffering from a serious eating disorder that leads to extreme weight loss and a fear of gaining weight.

Example: The anorexic patient was receiving treatment to help her regain a healthy relationship with food.

noun

Definition: A person who has a serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to extreme weight loss.

Example: She was diagnosed as anorexic after struggling with her eating habits for several months.

anorexigenic

IPA: /ˌænəˈrɛksɪdʒɪnɪk/

KK: /ˌænəˈrɛksɪdʒɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that causes a loss of appetite or induces anorexia.

Example: Certain medications can have anorexigenic effects, leading to reduced food intake.

noun

Definition: A substance that suppresses appetite or reduces the desire to eat.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anorexigenic medication to help manage the patient's weight.

anorexy

IPA: /ˌænəˈrɛksiə/

KK: /æˈnɔrɛksi/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to restricted food intake and often resulting in significant weight loss.

Example: She was diagnosed with anorexy after showing signs of extreme weight loss and a distorted body image.

anosmia

IPA: /əˈnɒzmiə/

KK: /əˈnɑzmiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot smell anything or has a reduced ability to smell.

Example: After the cold, she experienced anosmia and couldn't enjoy her favorite foods.

anosmic

IPA: /əˈnɒzmɪk/

KK: /əˈnɑːzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who cannot smell anything due to a medical condition.

Example: After the accident, he became anosmic and could no longer enjoy the scent of flowers.

noun

Definition: A person who cannot smell anything due to a loss of the sense of smell.

Example: After the accident, he became anosmic and could no longer enjoy the scent of flowers.

anovulatory

IPA: /ˌænəˈvɒlətəri/

KK: /ænəˈvɑlətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Not related to the process of ovulation, which is when an egg is released from the ovary.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anovulatory medication to help manage her condition.

anoxemia

IPA: /ˌænəʊˈziːmiə/

KK: /əˌnɑkˈsiːmiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is not enough oxygen in the blood.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with anoxemia after reviewing the blood tests.

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