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Topic: Health

scented

IPA: /ˈsɛntɪd/

KK: /ˈsɛntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a pleasant smell or aroma, often due to the addition of fragrance or perfume.

Example: The scented candles filled the room with a lovely fragrance.

verb

Definition: To have a pleasant smell or fragrance; to give off a specific aroma.

Example: The flowers in the garden are scented beautifully in the spring.

schistosomal

IPA: //ˌʃɪstəˈsoʊməl//

KK: /ʃɪstəˈsoʊməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of parasitic worm known as schistosomes, which can cause a disease called schistosomiasis.

Example: The schistosomal infection can lead to serious health issues if not treated promptly.

schistosome

IPA: /ˈʃɪstəˌsoʊm/

KK: /ˈskɪstəˌsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A type of flatworm that lives in the blood of humans and other animals, often causing disease.

Example: The schistosome can lead to serious health issues if not treated properly.

schistosomiasis

IPA: /ˌʃɪstəʊsəˈmaɪəsɪs/

KK: /ʃɪstəˈsoʊməˌaɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by parasitic worms called schistosomes, often found in tropical regions, which can lead to serious health problems by damaging organs like the kidneys and liver.

Example: Schistosomiasis is a major health concern in many rural areas of Africa and Asia.

schizoid

IPA: /ˈskɪzɔɪd/

KK: /ˈskɪt͡sɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition or personality type that is marked by emotional detachment, social withdrawal, and difficulty in forming close relationships.

Example: He often felt like a schizoid individual, preferring solitude over social gatherings.

noun

Definition: A person who has a personality disorder characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships and a tendency to be emotionally detached.

Example: He was often described as a schizoid individual, preferring solitude over social interactions.

schizont

IPA: /ˈskɪzənt/

KK: /ˈskɪzənt/

noun

Definition: A type of cell in certain parasites that is formed during a specific stage of their life cycle, where the cell divides multiple times to produce new cells.

Example: The scientist observed the schizont under the microscope to study its development.

schizophrenia

IPA: /ˌskɪtsəˈfrɛnɪə/

KK: /skɪtsəˈfrɛnɪə/

noun

Definition: A serious mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often causing them to lose touch with reality and experience delusions or hallucinations.

Example: People with schizophrenia may hear voices that are not there or believe things that are not true.

schizophrenic

IPA: //ˌskɪtsəˈfrɛnɪk//

KK: /skɪtsəˈfrɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions.

Example: The film portrayed a schizophrenic character who struggled to distinguish between reality and imagination.

noun

Definition: A person who has a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often including hallucinations and delusions.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him as a schizophrenic after observing his symptoms.

sciatic

IPA: //saɪˈætɪk//

KK: /ˈsaɪ.æt.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of pain that affects the sciatic nerve, often causing discomfort in the lower back and legs.

Example: She experienced sciatic pain after sitting for too long.

sciatica

IPA: //saɪˈætɪkə//

KK: /saɪˈætɪkə/

noun

Definition: A type of pain that travels along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the legs, often caused by issues in the spine.

Example: After lifting heavy boxes, she experienced severe sciatica that made it difficult to walk.

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