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Topic: Health

premalignant

IPA: /ˌpriːˈmælɪɡnənt/

KK: /prɪˈmeɪlɪɡnənt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a condition that has the potential to develop into cancer but is not yet cancerous.

Example: The doctor explained that the biopsy showed premalignant cells, which could lead to cancer if not monitored.

premature

IPA: //prɪˈmætʃər//

KK: /priˈmeɪtʃər/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing before the usual or expected time, often used to describe something that occurs too early.

Example: The baby was born premature and needed special care.

prematureness

IPA: /prɪˈmeɪtʃərnəs/

KK: /priˈmeɪtʃərnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of happening too soon or before the proper time.

Example: The prematureness of the baby's birth required special medical attention.

prematurity

IPA: /prɪˈmʌtʃərɪti/

KK: /priˈmjuːtʃərɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being born before the normal time, especially referring to babies who are born too early.

Example: The doctors monitored the baby closely due to his prematurity.

premedical

IPA: //ˌpriːˈmɛdɪkəl//

KK: /ˈpriːˈmɛdɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the education or training that prepares someone to study medicine.

Example: She is taking premedical courses to get ready for medical school.

premenopausal

IPA: /ˌpriːˌmɛnəˈpɔːzəl/

KK: /prɪˌmɛnəˈpɔzəl/

adjective

Definition: This term describes the period or condition that occurs just before a woman experiences menopause, which is the end of her menstrual cycles.

Example: Many women experience various symptoms during their premenopausal years.

premenstrual

IPA: //ˌpriːmɛnˈstrʌl//

KK: /prɛmɛnstrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time just before a woman's monthly period starts.

Example: Many women experience mood swings during the premenstrual phase.

premenstrually

IPA: /ˌpriːˈmɛnstrjuːəli/

KK: /prɛmɛnˈstrjuːəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the time before a woman's menstrual period starts.

Example: Many women experience mood changes premenstrually.

premolar

IPA: //priˈmoʊlər//

KK: /priˈmoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the type of teeth located between the canines and the molars, which are used for grinding food.

Example: The dentist explained that the premolar teeth are important for chewing.

noun

Definition: A type of tooth that is located between the canines and the molars, used for grinding food.

Example: The dentist pointed out that I had a cavity in one of my premolars.

premotor

IPA: //priˈmoʊtər//

KK: /priˈmoʊtər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the area of the brain that is located in front of the primary motor cortex and is involved in planning and coordinating movements.

Example: The premotor area of the brain plays a crucial role in preparing for movement before it occurs.

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