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Topic: Health

pediculous

IPA: /pəˈdɪkjələs/

KK: /pɛˈdɪkjələs/

adjective

Definition: Having lice or being infested with lice.

Example: The pediculous condition of the child's hair required immediate treatment.

pedicure

IPA: /ˈpɛdɪkjʊr/

KK: /ˈpɛdɪkjʊr/

noun

Definition: A beauty treatment for the feet and toenails that usually includes cleaning, shaping, and polishing.

Example: She treated herself to a pedicure before the summer vacation.

pedicurist

IPA: /ˌpɛdɪˈkjʊərɪst/

KK: /pɛdɪˈkjʊərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of feet and toenails, usually by cleaning, trimming, and painting them.

Example: She visited the pedicurist to get her toenails painted for the summer.

pedometer

IPA: /ˈpɛdəˌmɛtə/

KK: /ˈpɛdəˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that counts the number of steps a person takes to estimate the distance they have walked.

Example: She uses a pedometer to track her daily steps and stay active.

pein

IPA: /piːn/

KK: /peɪn/

noun

Definition: A term that refers to the end of a hammer that is opposite the striking face, often used for shaping or peening metal.

Example: The blacksmith used the pein of the hammer to shape the hot metal.

pellagra

IPA: /pəˈlæɡrə/

KK: /pəˈlæɡrə/

noun

Definition: A health condition that occurs when a person does not get enough niacin and protein in their diet, leading to skin problems, digestive issues, and mental health decline.

Example: Pellagra can be prevented by ensuring a diet rich in niacin and protein.

pellagrous

IPA: /pəˈlæɡərəs/

KK: /pəˈlæɡərəs/

adjective

Definition: Related to a disease caused by a lack of certain vitamins, especially niacin, which can lead to symptoms like skin problems, digestive issues, and mental disturbances.

Example: The doctor explained that the pellagrous condition could be treated with proper nutrition.

pelvic

IPA: /ˈpɛlvɪk/

KK: /ˈpɛlvɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the lower part of the body, specifically the area around the hips and pelvis.

Example: The doctor examined the pelvic region for any signs of injury.

pelvis

IPA: /ˈpɛlvɪs/

KK: /ˈpɛlvɪs/

noun

Definition: A bony structure in the lower part of the body that connects the spine to the legs and supports various organs.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's pelvis for any signs of injury.

pemican

IPA: /ˈpɛmɪkən/

KK: /ˈpɛmɪkən/

noun

Definition: A type of food made from dried meat, fat, and sometimes berries, traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of North America for long journeys or as a high-energy food.

Example: The explorers packed pemican for their long trek through the wilderness.

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