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Topic: Health

appendix

IPA: /əˈpɛndɪks/

KK: /əˈpɛndɪks/

noun

Definition: A section at the end of a book or document that provides additional information or material related to the main content.

Example: The report included an appendix with detailed statistics and charts.

appestat

IPA: /ˈæpɪstæt/

KK: /ˈæpɪstæt/

noun

Definition: A part of the brain that helps control hunger and the desire to eat.

Example: The appestat plays a crucial role in determining when we feel hungry.

appetite

IPA: /ˈæpɪtaɪt/

KK: /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/

noun

Definition: A strong desire or urge, especially for food or drink.

Example: After a long hike, I had a big appetite for dinner.

appointment

IPA: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

KK: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

noun

Definition: A scheduled time to meet someone or do something, usually at a specific place.

Example: I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM today.

apractic

IPA: /əˈpræktɪk/

KK: /əˈpræktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a condition where a person has difficulty with motor tasks or movements despite having the desire and physical ability to perform them.

Example: The patient showed apractic symptoms, struggling to carry out simple tasks like buttoning a shirt.

apraxia

IPA: /əˈpræksiə/

KK: /əˈpræksia/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person has difficulty with coordinated movements or performing tasks, even though their muscles and senses are functioning normally.

Example: After the stroke, she experienced apraxia, making it hard for her to use utensils properly.

apraxic

IPA: /əˈpræksɪk/

KK: /əˈpræksɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where a person has difficulty coordinating movements, often due to a disorder of the central nervous system.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as apraxic, struggling to perform simple tasks like buttoning a shirt.

apyretic

IPA: //ˌeɪpɪˈrɛtɪk//

KK: /æpɪˈrɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state or condition where there is no fever present.

Example: The patient was in an apyretic state after the treatment.

arachnophobia

IPA: /əˌræk.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

KK: /əˌræk.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

noun

Definition: A strong and unreasonable fear of spiders.

Example: Her arachnophobia made it difficult for her to enjoy camping in the woods.

arboviral

IPA: /ˌɑːr.bəʊˈvaɪ.rəl/

KK: /ɑrˈboʊˌvaɪrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of viruses that are transmitted by arthropods, such as mosquitoes and ticks.

Example: The arboviral diseases can cause serious health issues in affected populations.

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