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Topic: Health

siesta

IPA: //siˈɛstə//

KK: /siˈɛstə/

noun

Definition: A short sleep or rest taken in the afternoon, usually after lunch.

Example: After lunch, I like to take a siesta to recharge for the rest of the day.

sightless

IPA: /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

KK: /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to see; blind.

Example: The sightless man navigated the city with the help of his guide dog.

sightlessness

IPA: /ˈsaɪt.ləs.nəs/

KK: /ˈsaɪt.ləs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being unable to see; a condition where a person cannot perceive visual stimuli.

Example: Her sightlessness did not stop her from pursuing her dreams.

sigmoidoscope

IPA: /sɪɡˈmɔɪdəˌskoʊp/

KK: /sɪɡˈmɔɪdəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A medical tool used to look inside the lower part of the large intestine, specifically the sigmoid colon, by being inserted through the anus.

Example: The doctor used a sigmoidoscope to check for any abnormalities in the patient's colon.

sigmoidoscopic

IPA: /sɪɡˌmɔɪdəˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /sɪɡˌmɔɪdəˈskɑpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a medical examination of the lower part of the large intestine using a special instrument.

Example: The doctor recommended a sigmoidoscopic examination to check for any abnormalities in the colon.

sigmoidoscopy

IPA: /sɪɡˈmɔɪdəˌskəʊpi/

KK: /sɪɡˈmɔɪdəˌskɑpi/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure used to examine the lower part of the large intestine, specifically the rectum and sigmoid colon, by inserting a flexible tube with a camera.

Example: The doctor recommended a sigmoidoscopy to check for any abnormalities in the patient's colon.

signa

IPA: /ˈsɪɡ.nə/

KK: /ˈsɪɡnə/

imperative verb

Definition: To write or mark something, often used in the context of labeling or indicating information.

Example: Please signa the document to confirm your agreement.

noun

Definition: A term used in Latin that refers to signs or symbols, often used in various contexts such as mathematics or communication.

Example: The ancient Romans used signa to convey important messages across distances.

sildenafil

IPA: //sɪlˈdɛnəfɪl//

KK: /sɪlˈdɛnəfɪl/

noun

Definition: A medication that helps men with erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis.

Example: The doctor prescribed sildenafil to help with his erectile dysfunction.

silicosis

IPA: /ˌsɪlɪˈkoʊsɪs/

KK: /sɪlɪˈkoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A lung disease caused by breathing in dust from certain minerals, leading to scarring of the lungs and difficulty in breathing.

Example: Workers in the mining industry are at risk of developing silicosis due to prolonged exposure to silica dust.

silicotic

IPA: /ˌsɪlɪˈkɒtɪk/

KK: /sɪlɪˈkɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silicate or quartz dust, which leads to inflammation and scarring of the lungs.

Example: Workers in the mining industry are at risk of developing silicotic conditions due to prolonged exposure to silica dust.

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