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Topic: Health

procreate

IPA: //proʊˈkreɪt//

KK: /proʊˈkreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create new life or offspring through reproduction.

Example: Many animals procreate during the spring season.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or produce offspring; to bring new life into existence.

Example: Many animals procreate during the spring season.

procreation

IPA: //proʊˈkreɪʃən//

KK: /proʊˈkreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of producing new individuals of the same species, often through sexual reproduction.

Example: Procreation is an essential part of the life cycle for many species.

procreative

IPA: //proʊˈkreɪtɪv//

KK: /proʊˈkreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to reproduce or create offspring.

Example: The procreative abilities of certain species are essential for their survival.

proctologist

IPA: //prɒkˈtɒlədʒɪst//

KK: /prɒkˈtɒlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the colon, rectum, and anus.

Example: After experiencing discomfort, I made an appointment with a proctologist for a check-up.

proctology

IPA: /prɒkˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /prɒkˈtɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: A field of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating issues related to the colon, rectum, and anus.

Example: He decided to specialize in proctology to help patients with digestive issues.

prodromal

IPA: /prəˈdroʊməl/

KK: /prəˈdrōməl/

adjective

Definition: Describing the early signs or symptoms that occur before the main symptoms of a disease appear.

Example: The patient experienced prodromal symptoms such as fatigue and headache before the flu fully developed.

prodrome

IPA: /prəˈdroʊm/

KK: /prəˈdroʊm/

noun

Definition: A sign or symptom that appears before the main symptoms of a disease, indicating that it may be starting.

Example: The patient experienced a prodrome of headaches and fatigue before the flu fully developed.

prodrug

IPA: //ˈproʊdrʌg//

KK: /ˈproʊdrʌg/

noun

Definition: A substance that is not active as a drug itself but is converted into an active form in the body through metabolic processes.

Example: The new medication is a prodrug that becomes effective after it is metabolized in the liver.

progeria

IPA: /prəʊˈdʒɪəriə/

KK: /prəˈdʒɪəriə/

noun

Definition: A rare genetic condition that causes children to age quickly, leading to features typical of old age and often resulting in early death.

Example: Children with progeria may show signs of aging, such as hair loss and wrinkled skin, at a very young age.

progestational

IPA: //prəʊˈdʒɛs.təˌneɪ.əl//

KK: /prəʊˈdʒɛs.təˌneɪ.əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having effects similar to a hormone called progesterone, especially during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Example: The doctor prescribed a progestational medication to support her pregnancy.

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