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Topic: Health

prolapse

IPA: /prəˈlæps/

KK: /prəˈlæps/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fall or slip out of its normal position or place.

Example: The doctor explained that a prolapse can occur in various organs of the body.

noun

Definition: The condition where an organ or body part slips out of its normal position or falls down.

Example: After her surgery, she was concerned about the possibility of a prolapse.

proliferative

IPA: /prəˈlɪfəreɪtɪv/

KK: /prəˈlɪfərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the rapid increase or growth of something, especially cells.

Example: The proliferative nature of the cells made them a focus of the research study.

prolong

IPA: /prəˈlɔŋ/

KK: /prəˈlɔŋ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something last longer or to extend its time.

Example: The teacher decided to prolong the exam to give students more time to finish.

prolongation

IPA: /prəˌlɔːŋˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /prəˌlɔŋˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: An extension or the act of making something last longer than it normally would.

Example: The prolongation of the meeting allowed for more discussion on the important topics.

prolonge

IPA: /prəˈlɒŋ/

KK: /prəˈlɒŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of rope that has a hook and a toggle, often used for dragging or securing objects like a gun carriage.

Example: The soldiers used a prolonge to secure the artillery to the wagon.

prolonged

IPA: /prəˈlɔːŋd/

KK: /prəˈlɔŋd/

adjective

Definition: Something that lasts for a long time or is extended in duration.

Example: The meeting was prolonged due to the many questions from the participants.

verb

Definition: To make something last longer than it normally would.

Example: The meeting was prolonged due to the important discussions.

prolonger

IPA: /prəˈlɔːŋɡər/

KK: /prəˈlɔŋɡər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes something last longer or extends its duration.

Example: The prolonger of the meeting was necessary to discuss all the important topics.

promotive

IPA: /prəˈmoʊtɪv/

KK: /prəˈmoʊtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the quality of encouraging or supporting something to grow or develop.

Example: The promotive policies of the government helped small businesses thrive.

pronate

IPA: /prəˈneɪt/

KK: /prəˈneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn or rotate the hand or foot so that the palm or sole faces downward.

Example: When you pronate your wrist, the palm faces downwards.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn the hand or forearm so that the palm faces downward or backward.

Example: In yoga, you may need to pronate your hands during certain poses.

pronated

IPA: /prəˈneɪtɪd/

KK: /proʊˈneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having the palm of the hand facing down or backward, often used in reference to the position of the hand or forearm.

Example: In a pronated position, the athlete's palms faced the ground during the exercise.

verb

Definition: To turn or rotate the hand or foot so that the palm or sole faces downward or backward.

Example: He pronated his wrist to get a better grip on the barbell.

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