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Topic: Health

recrown

IPA: /rɪˈkraʊn/

KK: /rɪˈkraʊn/

verb

Definition: To place a crown on someone or something again, often in a ceremonial context.

Example: After the king's return, the people gathered to recrown him in a grand ceremony.

recrudesce

IPA: /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

KK: /rɪˈkruːdɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To start again or become active after a period of inactivity or rest.

Example: After a long winter, the flowers began to recrudesce in the spring.

recrudescence

IPA: //ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns//

KK: /riːˈkruːdəsəns/

noun

Definition: The sudden return of a disease or its symptoms after a time when it seemed to improve or go away.

Example: After several months of feeling better, she experienced a recrudescence of her illness.

recrudescent

IPA: /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

KK: /rɪˈkruːdɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is reappearing or becoming active again after a period of dormancy or suppression.

Example: The recrudescent symptoms of the disease worried the doctors after a brief period of improvement.

rectal

IPA: /ˈrɛktəl/

KK: /ˈrɛktəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or located near the end part of the digestive system where waste leaves the body.

Example: The doctor performed a rectal examination to check for any abnormalities.

rectally

IPA: /ˈrɛktəli/

KK: /ˈrɛktəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves the rectum, typically referring to the administration of medication or procedures through this part of the body.

Example: The medication was administered rectally to ensure quick absorption.

rectum

IPA: /ˈrɛktəm/

KK: /ˈrɛktəm/

noun

Definition: The last part of the large intestine that connects to the anus, where waste is stored before being expelled from the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the rectum is an important part of the digestive system.

recumbency

IPA: /rɪˈkʌm.bən.si/

KK: /rɪˈkʌm.bən.si/

noun

Definition: The state of lying down or resting in a position where the body is horizontal or inclined.

Example: After a long day, she enjoyed the recumbency of her comfortable sofa.

recumbent

IPA: /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

KK: /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

adjective

Definition: In a position of lying down or resting, often used to describe something that is reclined or horizontal.

Example: The recumbent figure in the painting gives a sense of calm and relaxation.

recuperate

IPA: /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

KK: /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get better after being sick or tired; to regain strength or health.

Example: After a week of rest, she was able to recuperate from her illness and return to work.

transitive verb

Definition: To recover health or strength after an illness or injury.

Example: After a long illness, it took her several weeks to recuperate fully.

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