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Topic: Health

maladapted

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈdæp.tɪd/

KK: /mælˈædɛptɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not well suited for a specific purpose or situation, often leading to problems or difficulties.

Example: The species became maladapted to the changing environment, struggling to survive.

maladaptive

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈdæp.tɪv/

KK: /mælˈæd.əp.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing behavior or traits that do not help a person adjust well to their environment or situation.

Example: His maladaptive coping strategies made it difficult for him to handle stress effectively.

maladjustive

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌs.tɪv/

KK: /mælədʒʌstɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not able to adapt well to different situations or environments.

Example: His maladjustive behavior made it hard for him to fit in with his peers.

maladjustment

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

KK: /mælədʒʌstmənt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone or something is not able to adjust properly to their environment or circumstances, often leading to difficulties in relationships or daily life.

Example: His maladjustment to the new school made it hard for him to make friends.

malady

IPA: /ˈmæl.ə.di/

KK: /ˈmæl.ə.di/

noun

Definition: A sickness or condition that affects the body or mind, often causing discomfort or problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a rare malady that required special treatment.

malaise

IPA: /məˈleɪz/

KK: /mǝˈleɪz/

noun

Definition: A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease that is hard to identify or explain.

Example: After weeks of stress, she felt a sense of malaise that made it hard to enjoy her usual activities.

malar

IPA: /ˈmeɪlər/

KK: /ˈmeɪlər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the cheek area or the zygomatic bone, which is located on the side of the head.

Example: The doctor examined the malar region of the patient's face for any signs of injury.

noun

Definition: A term referring to the cheekbone, which is part of the skull and helps form the structure of the face.

Example: The malar bone is important for facial aesthetics and structure.

malaria

IPA: /məˈlɛəriə/

KK: /mælˈɛəriə/

noun

Definition: A serious disease caused by parasites that infect red blood cells, leading to symptoms like fever and chills, and spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Example: Many people in tropical regions are at risk of contracting malaria due to mosquito bites.

malarial

IPA: /məˈlɛəriəl/

KK: /məˈlɛrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or caused by a disease transmitted by mosquitoes, known as malaria.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a malarial infection after returning from a tropical region.

malariologist

IPA: /məˌlɛr.iˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

KK: /məlˈɛrɪəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A specialist who studies malaria, a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

Example: The malariologist conducted research to find new treatments for the disease.

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