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Topic: Health

myxedema

IPA: /mɪkˈsiːdəmə/

KK: /mɪkˈsiːdəmə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition resulting from low thyroid hormone levels, leading to symptoms like dry skin, swelling, and mental decline.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with myxedema after observing her symptoms of severe hypothyroidism.

myxoid

IPA: /mɪkˈsɔɪd/

KK: /mɪkˈsɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling mucus; having a gelatinous or slimy texture.

Example: The tumor was described as myxoid due to its jelly-like consistency.

myxoma

IPA: /mɪkˈsoʊmə/

KK: /mɪkˈsoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A non-cancerous growth that usually occurs in the heart, made of soft tissue that resembles jelly.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a myxoma after reviewing the ultrasound results.

myxomatosis

IPA: //mɪkˌsɒməˈtoʊsɪs//

KK: /mɪkˌsɒməˈtoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A serious disease that affects rabbits, caused by a virus, leading to the growth of tumors on their skin.

Example: The outbreak of myxomatosis in the rabbit population caused concern among farmers.

myxomatous

IPA: /mɪkˈsɒmətəs/

KK: /mɪkˈsɒmətəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of tumor that resembles mucus or gelatinous tissue.

Example: The doctor explained that the growth was myxomatous in nature, indicating it had a gelatinous consistency.

myxovirus

IPA: /mɪkˈsoʊvaɪrəs/

KK: /mɪk'soʊvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that contains RNA and can cause diseases like influenza, known for its ability to clump red blood cells together.

Example: The myxovirus is responsible for the flu outbreak this season.

naevus

IPA: /ˈneɪ.vəs/

KK: /ˈneɪ.vəs/

noun

Definition: A raised or discolored spot on the skin that can be present at birth or develop later. These spots are usually harmless and are often referred to as moles.

Example: The dermatologist examined the naevus to ensure it was not harmful.

nailless

IPA: /ˈneɪləs/

KK: /ˈneɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Having no nails or lacking nails.

Example: The nailless design of the furniture made it safer for children.

nalorphine

IPA: /nəˈlɔːrfiːn/

KK: /nælɔrˈfin/

noun

Definition: A medication that is derived from morphine and is used to help with breathing problems caused by narcotic overdoses.

Example: The doctor administered nalorphine to reverse the effects of the overdose.

naloxone

IPA: /nəˈlɒksoʊn/

KK: /nəˈlɒkˌsoʊn/

noun

Definition: A medication used to reverse the effects of narcotic drugs, particularly in cases of overdose.

Example: The paramedics administered naloxone to the patient who had overdosed on opioids.

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