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Topic: Health

oily

IPA: /ˈɔɪli/

KK: /ˈɔɪli/

adjective

Definition: Having a lot of oil or grease; slippery and shiny.

Example: The oily surface of the pan made it difficult to cook the eggs without them sticking.

ointment

IPA: /ˈɔɪntmənt/

KK: /ˈɔɪntmənt/

noun

Definition: A thick, creamy substance that is applied to the skin to help heal or soothe it.

Example: She applied the ointment to her cut to help it heal.

oleandomycin

IPA: //oʊˌliːənˈdaʊmɪsɪn//

KK: /oʊˌliːənˈdɑːmɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is made from a specific bacteria and is used to treat infections.

Example: The doctor prescribed oleandomycin to help fight the bacterial infection.

olecranon

IPA: /oʊˈlɛkrəˌnɒn/

KK: /oʊˈlɛkrənɒn/

noun

Definition: The bony part at the back of the elbow that you can feel when you touch your elbow.

Example: He bumped his olecranon against the table and winced in pain.

olein

IPA: /oʊˈliːn/

KK: /oʊˈliːn/

noun

Definition: A yellow oily liquid found in many fats and oils, used for various purposes including as a lubricant in textiles.

Example: Olein is often used in the production of soaps and cosmetics due to its moisturizing properties.

olestra

IPA: /oʊˈlɛstrə/

KK: /oʊˈlɛstrə/

noun

Definition: A fat substitute that has no calories and is made from sugar and vegetable oil, used in snacks like chips, which the body does not digest.

Example: Many snack foods use olestra as a fat substitute to reduce calories.

oligodendroglia

IPA: //ˌoʊlɪɡoʊˈdɛndroʊˌɡliə//

KK: /ˌoʊlɪɡoʊˈdɛndroʊˌɡliə/

noun

Definition: A type of supportive cell in the nervous system that helps form the protective covering around nerve fibers, known as myelin.

Example: Oligodendroglia play a crucial role in the health of the central nervous system by insulating nerve cells.

oligosaccharide

IPA: /ˌoʊlɪɡoʊˈsækəraɪd/

KK: /ˌoʊlɪɡoʊˈsækəraɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of carbohydrate made up of a few simple sugars linked together.

Example: Oligosaccharides are found in many plants and can be beneficial for digestion.

oliguria

IPA: /ˌɒlɪˈɡjʊəriə/

KK: /ɑˈlɪɡjʊrɪə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person produces less urine than normal.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with oliguria after noticing her reduced urine output.

oma

IPA: /ˈoʊmə/

KK: /ˈoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to one's grandmother or an elderly woman, often used affectionately.

Example: My oma makes the best cookies in the world.

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