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Topic: Health

nasality

IPA: //ˈneɪzəlɪti//

KK: /ˈneɪzəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of having a sound that is produced through the nose, often affecting speech or voice.

Example: The singer's nasality added a unique quality to her performance.

nasalization

IPA: /ˌneɪ.zə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˈneɪ.zəl.ɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process or result of a sound, especially a vowel, being pronounced with air flowing through the nose, often changing its quality.

Example: In some languages, nasalization of vowels can change the meaning of words.

nasalize

IPA: /ˈneɪzəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈneɪzəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make a sound that is produced through the nose, often used in speech or singing.

Example: The singer learned to nasalize certain notes to create a unique sound.

nasally

IPA: /ˈneɪzəli/

KK: /ˈneɪzəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves or sounds like the nose, often producing a tone that is high-pitched or muffled.

Example: He spoke nasally, making it hard to understand him clearly.

nasogastric

IPA: //ˌneɪzoʊˈɡæstrɪk//

KK: /næzoʊˈɡæstrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to both the nose and the stomach, often used in medical contexts to describe procedures involving a tube inserted through the nose into the stomach.

Example: The doctor recommended a nasogastric tube for the patient to help with feeding.

nasopharyngeal

IPA: /ˌneɪzoʊˈfɛrɪndʒiəl/

KK: /næsəˈfɛrɪndʒiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the upper part of the throat that connects the nose and mouth.

Example: The doctor examined the nasopharyngeal area for any signs of infection.

nasopharynx

IPA: //ˌneɪzoʊˈfɛrɪŋks//

KK: /næsəˈfɛrɪŋks/

noun

Definition: The area of the throat located above the soft palate that connects to the nasal passages.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's nasopharynx to check for any signs of infection.

natal

IPA: /ˈneɪtəl/

KK: /ˈneɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to or associated with birth.

Example: The doctor specializes in natal care for newborns.

natality

IPA: /nəˈteɪləti/

KK: /nəˈteɪləti/

noun

Definition: The number of live births in a specific population during a certain time period, often expressed as a rate per thousand people.

Example: The natality rate in the country has increased over the last decade.

natatorium

IPA: /nəˈtɔːtəˌrɪəm/

KK: /nəˈtɔːtərɪəm/

noun

Definition: A building that contains a swimming pool, usually for public use or for training purposes.

Example: The local natatorium offers swimming lessons for children and adults.

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