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Topic: Health

pneumograph

IPA: /ˈnjuːməˌɡrɑːf/

KK: /ˈnjuːməˌɡrɑːf/

noun

Definition: A device that measures and records the movements of the chest while breathing.

Example: The doctor used a pneumograph to monitor the patient's breathing patterns during the test.

pneumonectomy

IPA: /njuːˈmoʊnɛktəmi/

KK: /njuməˈnɛktəmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure to remove all or part of a lung.

Example: The doctor recommended a pneumonectomy to treat the patient's severe lung disease.

pneumonia

IPA: /nəˈmoʊ.njə/

KK: /nʊˈmoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A serious illness that affects the lungs, causing inflammation and making it hard to breathe. It can be caused by infections from germs like bacteria or viruses.

Example: After catching a cold, she developed pneumonia and had to stay in the hospital for treatment.

pneumonic

IPA: /njuˈmɒnɪk/

KK: /nʊˈmɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the lungs or conditions affecting them, especially pneumonia.

Example: The doctor explained that pneumonic symptoms can include coughing and difficulty breathing.

pneumonitis

IPA: /njuːˈmoʊnɪtɪs/

KK: /njuməˈnaɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by inflammation in the lung tissue, which can cause breathing difficulties and other respiratory issues.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with pneumonitis after reviewing her symptoms and medical history.

pneumothorax

IPA: /njuːməˈθɔːræks/

KK: /njuməˈθɔræks/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where air or gas collects in the space around the lungs, which can happen due to injury or disease, and may cause the lung to collapse.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with a pneumothorax after he complained of sudden chest pain.

pock

IPA: /pɒk/

KK: /pɑk/

noun

Definition: A small mark or scar on the skin caused by a disease like smallpox, often resembling a bump or pustule.

Example: After recovering from smallpox, he had several pocks on his face.

transitive verb

Definition: To create small holes or marks on a surface, often making it uneven or pitted.

Example: The old table was pocked with scratches and dents from years of use.

pockmark

IPA: /ˈpɒk.mɑːrk/

KK: /ˈpɑkˌmɑrk/

noun

Definition: A small pit or scar on a surface, often caused by disease or damage.

Example: The old building's walls were covered in pockmarks from years of weathering.

transitive verb

Definition: To make small holes or marks on a surface, often resembling scars or pits.

Example: The harsh weather conditions can pockmark the surface of the rocks over time.

pockmarked

IPA: /ˈpɒkˌmɑːkt/

KK: /ˈpɑkˌmɑrkt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a surface that has small holes or marks, often as a result of damage or disease.

Example: The old building had pockmarked walls that showed signs of age and neglect.

verb

Definition: To mark or scar a surface with small pits or holes, often as a result of damage or disease.

Example: The old building was pockmarked from years of neglect and weathering.

podagra

IPA: /pəˈdæɡrə/

KK: /pɑˈdæɡrə/

noun

Definition: A painful condition that occurs in the big toe, often caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body, leading to inflammation and severe pain.

Example: After eating a rich meal, he experienced a flare-up of podagra in his big toe.

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