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Topic: Health

needle

IPA: /ˈniːdəl/

KK: /ˈnidəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: A small, slender tool with a sharp point used for sewing or stitching fabric together.

Example: She used a needle to fix the tear in her dress.

noun

Definition: A thin, pointed tool used for sewing or injecting substances, often made of metal or plastic.

Example: She used a needle to sew the fabric together.

transitive verb

Definition: To tease or provoke someone in a playful or annoying way.

Example: He needled his friend about the mistake he made during the game.

needled

IPA: /ˈniːdld/

KK: /ˈnidəld/

adjective

Definition: Covered or protected with sharp, pointed objects that resemble needles.

Example: The needled surface of the plant can be quite sharp and dangerous.

verb

Definition: To have used a needle to sew or to have poked someone with a needle.

Example: She needled the fabric together to create a beautiful quilt.

needlestick

IPA: /ˈniːdəlstɪk/

KK: /ˈnidəlˌstɪk/

noun

Definition: A puncture of the skin caused by a sharp object, usually a needle, which can lead to injury or infection.

Example: The nurse was careful to avoid a needlestick while administering the vaccine.

neglect

IPA: /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

KK: /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

noun

Definition: The state of not giving enough care or attention to something or someone.

Example: The neglect of the old building led to its deterioration over time.

transitive verb

Definition: To not give enough care or attention to something or someone, often resulting in problems or harm.

Example: He tends to neglect his health by not eating well or exercising.

neomycin

IPA: //ˌniːoʊˈmaɪsɪn//

KK: /niˈoʊmaɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is used to treat infections, especially in the intestines, and is made from a specific type of bacteria.

Example: The doctor prescribed neomycin to help clear up the infection after surgery.

neonatal

IPA: /ˌniːoʊˈneɪtəl/

KK: /niˈoʊnɛtəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes anything that is connected to newborn babies, especially during their first month of life.

Example: The hospital has a special unit for neonatal care to support premature infants.

neonatally

IPA: /ˌniːoʊˈneɪtəli/

KK: /niˈoʊnætəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to newborns, especially in the first few weeks after birth.

Example: The baby was monitored neonatally to ensure proper health during the critical early days.

neonate

IPA: /ˈniːəneɪt/

KK: /ˈniːəˌneɪt/

noun

Definition: A very young baby, especially one that is less than four weeks old.

Example: The hospital has a special unit for caring for neonates.

neonatologist

IPA: //ˌniːoʊneɪˈtɒlədʒɪst//

KK: /niːoʊˈneɪtələdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A medical doctor who specializes in the care of newborn babies, especially those who are ill or premature.

Example: The neonatologist monitored the health of the premature infant closely.

neonatology

IPA: /ˌniːoʊnəˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /niːoʊˈneɪtɑːlədʒi/

noun

Definition: This is a field of medicine that focuses on the health and treatment of newborn babies, especially those who are ill or require special care.

Example: The hospital has a specialized unit for neonatology to care for premature infants.

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