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Topic: Health

shigella

IPA: //ʃɪˈɡɛlə//

KK: /ʃɪˈɡɛlə/

noun

Definition: A type of bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea and dysentery in humans and animals.

Example: Shigella is known to spread through contaminated food and water.

shigellosis

IPA: /ʃɪɡəˈloʊsɪs/

KK: /ʃɪɡəˈloʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: An infection of the intestines that causes severe diarrhea, often accompanied by fever and stomach pain, typically caused by bacteria from the Shigella family.

Example: The outbreak of shigellosis in the community raised concerns about sanitation and hygiene practices.

shin

IPA: /ʃɪn/

KK: /ʃɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To climb or move quickly up something, often using one's hands and feet.

Example: He decided to shin up the tree to get a better view.

noun

Definition: The front part of the leg that is located between the knee and the ankle.

Example: He bumped his shin against the table leg and winced in pain.

transitive verb

Definition: To climb something like a rope or pole by using your hands and legs together, or to hit someone in the lower part of their legs.

Example: He shinned up the pole to reach the top.

shinbone

IPA: /ˈʃɪnboʊn/

KK: /ˈʃɪnboʊn/

noun

Definition: The shinbone is the long bone in the lower leg, also known as the tibia, that connects the knee to the ankle.

Example: He injured his shinbone while playing soccer.

shivering

IPA: /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/

KK: /ʃɪvərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of shaking or trembling, often due to cold or fear.

Example: She was shivering from the cold wind as she walked outside.

verb

Definition: To shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because of cold or fear.

Example: She was shivering from the cold wind as she walked outside.

shot

IPA: /ʃɒt/

KK: /ʃɑt/

adjective

Definition: Exhausted or worn out; also describes something that is mixed with a distinctive quality or color.

Example: After the long hike, I felt completely shot and needed to rest.

noun

Definition: A shot is a single instance of taking a photograph, a small amount of liquor served in a glass, or a single attempt to hit a target, among other meanings.

Example: He took a great shot of the sunset with his camera.

transitive verb

Definition: To load something with small metal balls or pellets, often used in firearms or ammunition.

Example: He shot the target with great accuracy during practice.

shoulder

IPA: /ˈʃoʊldər/

KK: /ˈʃoʊldər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To push or move something using one's shoulders.

Example: He shouldered the heavy box to carry it upstairs.

noun

Definition: The part of the body where the arm connects to the torso, located at the top of the arm and side of the neck.

Example: He carried the heavy bag on his shoulder as he walked.

transitive verb

Definition: To carry or take on a responsibility or burden, often using one's shoulders.

Example: She shouldered the heavy backpack and continued on her hike.

shower

IPA: /ˈʃaʊər/

KK: /ˈʃaʊɚ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fall or pour down in drops, like rain, or to wash oneself using a spray of water.

Example: After a long day at work, I like to shower to relax.

noun

Definition: A type of bath where water is sprayed on a person from above, usually using a showerhead, or a brief fall of rain or other objects from the sky.

Example: After a long day at work, I like to take a refreshing shower.

transitive verb

Definition: To give or pour something in large amounts, often in a way that resembles rain or a shower.

Example: They showered the guests with gifts at the party.

showerer

IPA: /ˈʃaʊərər/

KK: /ˈʃaʊərər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes a shower, typically for washing or refreshing themselves.

Example: After a long day at work, the showerer felt relaxed and clean after their shower.

showerless

IPA: /ˈʃaʊərləs/

KK: /ˈʃaʊərləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having a shower or lacking rain.

Example: After a long day of hiking, I felt showerless and dusty.

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