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Topic: Health

superbug

IPA: /ˈsuːpərˌbʌɡ/

KK: /ˈsuːpərbʌɡ/

noun

Definition: A type of bacteria that cannot be killed by standard antibiotics, making it difficult to treat infections.

Example: Doctors are concerned about the rise of superbugs that are resistant to many treatments.

superfatted

IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌfætɪd//

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌfætɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been treated to contain more oil or fat than usual, often to enhance its texture or moisture.

Example: The superfatted soap left my skin feeling soft and hydrated.

superfetation

IPA: /ˌsuːpərfɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌsuːpərfɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of developing a second fetus while already having one in the uterus, which can happen in some animal species.

Example: Superfetation is rare in humans but can occur in some animals, leading to the birth of siblings at different stages of development.

superinfect

IPA: /ˌsuːpərɪnˈfɛkt/

KK: /suːpərɪnˈfɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To infect a cell or organism again with a different microorganism after it has already been infected.

Example: The patient was superinfected with a new strain of the virus after the initial infection.

superinfection

IPA: /ˌsuːpərɪnˈfɛkʃən/

KK: /ˌsuːpərɪnˈfɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A type of infection that occurs after another infection, often caused by germs that are resistant to the antibiotics used for the first infection.

Example: The patient developed a superinfection after the initial treatment failed to eliminate the bacteria.

superovulation

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˌoʊvjʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /suːpərˌoʊvjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of producing a large number of eggs during one ovulation, often due to hormonal treatment.

Example: Superovulation is commonly used in fertility treatments to increase the number of eggs available for retrieval.

superstrong

IPA: /ˈsuːpərstrɔŋ/

KK: /ˈsuːpərstrɔŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having an extremely high level of strength.

Example: The superstrong athlete lifted the heavy weights with ease.

supinate

IPA: //ˈsuːpɪneɪt//

KK: /ˈsupəˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn the palm or sole upward or forward.

Example: When you supinate your hand, your palm faces up.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn the hand or forearm so that the palm is facing upward or forward.

Example: In yoga, you may need to supinate your hands during certain poses.

supinated

IPA: /ˈsuːpɪneɪtɪd/

KK: /sjuˈpeɪnɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a position where the palm of the hand is facing upwards or forwards, often used in reference to the orientation of the hand and forearm.

Example: In a supinated position, the athlete's palms faced upward as they prepared to lift the weights.

verb

Definition: To turn or hold (the palm of the hand or the foot) upward or forward.

Example: He supinated his hand to show the palm to the audience.

supination

IPA: /ˌsuːpɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /sjuˈpeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of turning the palm of the hand upward or forward, or the outward rolling of the foot and leg.

Example: During the exercise, it's important to maintain proper supination to avoid injury.

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