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Topic: Health

lotion

IPA: /ˈloʊʃən/

KK: /ˈloʊʃən/

noun

Definition: A liquid product that is applied to the skin to moisturize, protect, or treat it.

Example: She applied lotion to her dry skin after the shower.

lovastatin

IPA: /loʊˈvæstəˌtɪn/

KK: /loʊˈvæstəˌtɪn/

noun

Definition: A medication that helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

Example: The doctor prescribed lovastatin to help manage my cholesterol levels.

lowering

IPA: /ˈloʊərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈloʊərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Noting something that causes a decrease in position, value, or mood.

Example: The lowering clouds signaled an approaching storm.

noun

Definition: The action or process of making something lower or reducing its height or level.

Example: The lowering of the flag signified the end of the ceremony.

verb

Definition: To make something go down or decrease in position, amount, or intensity.

Example: The workers are lowering the flag at sunset.

lozenge

IPA: /ˈlɒz.ɪndʒ/

KK: /ˈlɑzɪndʒ/

noun

Definition: A small, medicated candy that you dissolve in your mouth to help soothe a sore throat.

Example: She took a lozenge to relieve her sore throat.

luetic

IPA: /luˈɛtɪk/

KK: /luˈɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a disease caused by syphilis.

Example: The doctor explained that the luetic symptoms can vary from person to person.

lumbago

IPA: //lʌmˈbeɪɡoʊ//

KK: /lʌmˈbeɪɡoʊ/

noun

Definition: A painful condition that affects the lower back, often caused by muscle strain or issues with the spine.

Example: After lifting the heavy box, he suffered from lumbago for several days.

lumbar

IPA: /ˈlʌm.bər/

KK: /ˈlʌm.bər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the lower part of the back, specifically the area between the ribs and the pelvis.

Example: He felt pain in his lumbar region after lifting the heavy box.

noun

Definition: A term related to the lower back area of the body, often referring to specific bones, nerves, or arteries in that region.

Example: The doctor explained that the pain was coming from a problem in the lumbar region of my spine.

lumbosacral

IPA: //ˌlʌmboʊˈseɪkrəl//

KK: /lʌmboʊˈseɪkrəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the lower back and the area of the pelvis.

Example: The doctor examined the lumbosacral region for any signs of injury.

lump

IPA: /lʌmp/

KK: /lʌmp/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is not broken into smaller pieces and is instead in a solid mass or chunk.

Example: The lump payment made it easier for them to manage their finances.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a heavy or awkward way, often causing a bump or bulge.

Example: The old truck began to lump along the bumpy road.

noun

Definition: A piece or mass that is not smooth or regular in shape, often used to describe something that is thick or heavy.

Example: She found a lump of clay on the table.

transitive verb

Definition: To put together in a single group or to make something into lumps, often without careful consideration.

Example: He decided to lump all the expenses together for easier tracking.

lumpectomy

IPA: /lʌmˈpɛk.tə.mi/

KK: /lʌmˈpɛk.tə.mi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure to remove a tumor from the breast while preserving as much surrounding healthy tissue as possible.

Example: After her diagnosis, she decided to undergo a lumpectomy to treat her breast cancer.

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