IPA: /ˈlʌm.pi.ər/
KK: /ˈlʌmpɪər/
Definition: Having a rough or uneven surface with bumps or lumps; more uneven than something that is lumpy.
Example: The old mattress was lumpier than the new one, making it uncomfortable to sleep on.
IPA: /ˈlʌmpɪnəs/
KK: /ˈlʌmpɪnəs/
Definition: The quality or state of having lumps or being uneven in texture.
Example: The lumpiness of the cake made it difficult to slice evenly.
IPA: /lʌŋ/
KK: /lʌŋ/
Definition: An organ in the chest that helps you breathe by taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide.
Example: The doctor listened to my lungs with a stethoscope to check for any problems.
IPA: /ˈlʌŋər/
KK: /ˈlʌŋər/
Definition: A person who lunges or a person suffering from a disease affecting the lungs, often associated with tuberculosis.
Example: The athlete was known as a lunger for his quick movements on the field.
IPA: /ˈlʌŋfəl/
KK: /ˈlʌŋfəl/
Definition: The amount of air that can be held in the lungs at one time.
Example: He took a deep lungful of fresh air before diving into the water.
IPA: /ˈluːpəs/
KK: /ˈluːpəs/
Definition: A disease that can cause inflammation and damage to various parts of the body, often affecting the skin, joints, and organs.
Example: She was diagnosed with lupus after experiencing severe joint pain and skin rashes.
IPA: /ˈluːtiəl/
KK: /ˈluːtiəl/
Definition: Relating to a specific structure in the ovary that produces hormones after an egg is released.
Example: The luteal phase is an important part of the menstrual cycle.
IPA: /ˈluːtiːn/
KK: /ˈluːtiːn/
Definition: A yellow pigment found in various plants and animal products, important for eye health and often used as a dietary supplement.
Example: Lutein is commonly found in leafy green vegetables and is known for its benefits to vision.
IPA: /luːˌtiː.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
KK: /luːˌtiː.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Definition: The process in which a structure called the corpus luteum is formed from a mature ovarian follicle, playing a key role in the reproductive system.
Example: Luteinization occurs after ovulation, leading to the development of the corpus luteum.
IPA: /ˈluːtɪnaɪz/
KK: /ˈluːtɪnaɪz/
Definition: To change or develop into a structure in the ovary that produces hormones after an egg is released.
Example: The follicles luteinize after ovulation, forming the corpus luteum.
Definition: To stimulate the formation of a structure in the ovary that produces hormones after an egg is released.
Example: The hormone surge will luteinize the follicles, preparing them for the next stage of the reproductive cycle.
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