© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Topic: Health

teetotalism

IPA: //ˈtiːˌtoʊtəlɪzəm//

KK: /ˈtiːˌtoʊtəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of not drinking alcohol at all.

Example: Many people choose teetotalism for health reasons or personal beliefs.

teetotaller

IPA: /ˈtiːˌtoʊtələr/

KK: /ˈtiːˌtoʊtələr/

noun

Definition: A person who does not drink any alcohol at all.

Example: As a teetotaller, she prefers to enjoy soft drinks at parties instead of alcoholic beverages.

teetotalling

IPA: //ˈtiːˌtoʊtəlɪŋ//

KK: /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by abstaining from alcoholic beverages.

Example: She adopted a teetotaling lifestyle to promote her health and well-being.

telangiectasia

IPA: /ˌtɛl.æŋ.kiˈɛk.teɪ.ʒə/

KK: /tɛlænˌdʒiːɛkˈteɪziə/

noun

Definition: A condition where small blood vessels, called capillaries, become enlarged and visible on the skin, often appearing as red, blue, or purple spots.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with telangiectasia after noticing the red spots on her face.

telangiectasis

IPA: /ˌtɛl.æŋ.kiˈɛk.tə.sɪs/

KK: /tɛlænˌdʒiˈɛk.tə.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where small blood vessels, especially capillaries, become enlarged or dilated, often appearing as red or purple lines on the skin.

Example: The doctor explained that telangiectasis can occur due to various factors, including sun exposure and aging.

telangiectatic

IPA: /ˌtɛlænˌdʒiˈɛktætɪk/

KK: /tɛlænˌdʒiˈɛktætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where small blood vessels become dilated and visible on the skin's surface.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient had telangiectatic lesions on her face.

telemedicine

IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌmɛdɪsɪn/

KK: /ˈtɛlɪˌmɛdɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: The practice of providing medical care and consultations using telecommunications technology, allowing patients and doctors to communicate from different locations.

Example: During the pandemic, many patients turned to telemedicine for their healthcare needs.

tempeh

IPA: /ˈtɛmpeɪ/

KK: /tɛmpɛh/

noun

Definition: A nutritious food made from fermented soybeans, often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Example: I added tempeh to my stir-fry for extra protein.

tenaculum

IPA: /tɪˈnæk.jʊ.ləm/

KK: /tɛnˈækjʊləm/

noun

Definition: A long, thin tool with a hook at the end, used in surgery to lift and hold body parts like blood vessels.

Example: The surgeon used a tenaculum to secure the blood vessels during the operation.

tendinitis

IPA: /ˌtɛn.dɪˈnaɪ.tɪs/

KK: /tɛnˈdaɪnɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where a tendon becomes swollen and painful, often due to overuse or injury.

Example: After playing tennis for several hours, she developed tendinitis in her elbow.

←1

...

718719720

...

801→