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Topic: Health

pleuritic

IPA: /ˈplʊərɪtɪk/

KK: /ˈplʊərɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by a condition that causes inflammation of the pleura, which are the membranes surrounding the lungs.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with pleuritic pain, indicating inflammation in the chest area.

pleuropneumonia

IPA: /ˌplʊəroʊpnuːˈmoʊniə/

KK: /plʊəroʊpnuːˈmoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A serious infectious disease that affects cattle, causing inflammation in the lungs and the lining around them.

Example: The farmer was worried about the outbreak of pleuropneumonia in his herd.

plumbism

IPA: /ˈplʌm.bɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈplʌmbɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A medical condition caused by the accumulation of lead in the body, often resulting in various health problems.

Example: The workers were tested for plumbism due to their exposure to lead in the paint.

plump

IPA: /plʌmp/

KK: /plʌmp/

adjective

Definition: Having a full and rounded shape, often used to describe someone or something that is pleasantly chubby or well-filled.

Example: The plump cat lounged lazily in the sun.

adverb

Definition: In a direct or sudden manner; without hesitation or qualification.

Example: She walked plump into the room without knocking.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become rounder or fuller in shape, often referring to someone gaining weight or something becoming more plump.

Example: The baby plumped out after starting to eat solid food.

noun

Definition: A heavy or abrupt fall or collision, often accompanied by a sound.

Example: The plump of the heavy box echoed in the empty room.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something rounder or fuller in shape, or to drop something heavily.

Example: She plumped the cushions on the sofa to make them look nicer.

plumpest

IPA: /ˈplʌmpɪst/

KK: /plʌmpɪst/

adjective

Definition: The largest or most rounded in shape, often used to describe someone or something that is pleasantly full or chubby.

Example: The plumpest fruit on the tree was the sweetest.

plumpness

IPA: /ˈplʌmp.nəs/

KK: /ˈplʌmpnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being round and full in shape, often referring to a healthy amount of body fat.

Example: The plumpness of the fruit made it look very appealing at the market.

plumpy

IPA: /ˈplʌm.pi/

KK: /ˈplʌm.pi/

adjective

Definition: Having a rounded, full shape; slightly overweight or chubby.

Example: The plumpy cat sat lazily in the sun, enjoying the warmth.

pneumococcal

IPA: //njuːməˈkɒkəl//

KK: /nʊˈmoʊkɑkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of bacteria that can cause infections, especially in the lungs.

Example: The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious infections.

pneumococcus

IPA: /njuːməˈkɒkəs/

KK: /njuməˈkɑkəs/

noun

Definition: A type of bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other infections, particularly in the lungs.

Example: The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection caused by pneumococcus.

pneumoconiosis

IPA: /ˌnjuːməʊkəˈnəʊsɪs/

KK: /nʊˌmoʊkəˈnoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A lung disease caused by breathing in dust, especially from minerals or metals, over a long time.

Example: Workers in certain industries are at risk of developing pneumoconiosis due to dust exposure.

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