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Topic: Health

subpotent

IPA: //sʌbˈpoʊtənt//

KK: /sʌbˈpoʊtənt/

adjective

Definition: Having less strength or effectiveness than usual.

Example: The medication was subpotent, leading to insufficient relief from symptoms.

subpubic

IPA: //sʌbˈpjuːbɪk//

KK: /sʌbˈpjuːbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Located beneath the pubic bone in the body.

Example: The subpubic angle is an important measurement in anatomy.

subside

IPA: /səbˈsaɪd/

KK: /səbˈsaɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less intense or severe; to decrease in strength or level.

Example: After the storm, the winds began to subside, and the skies cleared up.

subsist

IPA: /səbˈsɪst/

KK: /səbˈsɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To continue to exist or live, often with minimal resources.

Example: Many animals can subsist on very little food during the winter months.

transitive verb

Definition: To continue to exist or live, especially in difficult conditions, often by relying on basic resources or support.

Example: They managed to subsist on very little food during the winter months.

subsistence

IPA: /səbˈsɪstəns/

KK: /səbˈsɪstəns/

noun

Definition: The condition of having just enough food, money, or resources to live on, often at a very basic level.

Example: Many families rely on subsistence farming to provide for their daily needs.

subspecialist

IPA: //sʌbˈspɛʃəlɪst//

KK: /sʌbˈspɛʃəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A professional who focuses on a specific area within a broader field of expertise.

Example: The subspecialist was called in to provide expert advice on the rare condition.

subspecialize

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

KK: /sʌbˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To focus on a specific area of a broader field of study or practice, often after completing general training.

Example: After completing her residency, she decided to subspecialize in pediatric cardiology.

subspecialty

IPA: //sʌbˈspɛʃəlti//

KK: /sʌbˈspɛʃəlti/

noun

Definition: A specific area of expertise or focus within a broader field, often requiring specialized training or knowledge.

Example: She decided to pursue a subspecialty in cardiology after completing her general medical training.

subtherapeutic

IPA: //sʌbˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk//

KK: /sʌbˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a dosage that is lower than what is needed to effectively treat a disease or condition.

Example: The doctor prescribed a subtherapeutic dose of the medication to avoid side effects.

subthreshold

IPA: /sʌbˈθrɛʃˌhoʊld/

KK: /sʌbˈθrɛʃˌhoʊld/

adjective

Definition: Not strong enough to be noticed or to cause a reaction.

Example: The subthreshold stimulus did not elicit any noticeable response from the participants.

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