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Topic: Health

tuberculin

IPA: /tʌˈbɜːrkjʊlɪn/

KK: /tʌˈbɜrkjʊlɪn/

noun

Definition: A sterile liquid made from proteins taken from bacteria that cause tuberculosis, used to test for the disease.

Example: The doctor used tuberculin to check if the patient had been exposed to tuberculosis.

tuberculoid

IPA: /tjuːˈbɜːrkjʊlɔɪd/

KK: /tʌˈbɜrkəˌlɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or characteristics similar to a small rounded lump or nodule, often related to a specific type of infection or disease.

Example: The doctor noted that the lesions on the skin were tuberculoid in nature.

tuberculosis

IPA: //tjuːˈbɜːrkjʊˌloʊsɪs//

KK: /tʌbərˈkjuːləsɪs/

noun

Definition: A serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body, caused by a specific type of bacteria. It often leads to symptoms like coughing, fever, weight loss, and chest pain.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with tuberculosis after she showed symptoms like a persistent cough and weight loss.

tuberculous

IPA: /tjuːˈbɜːrkjələs/

KK: /tʌˈbɜrkjələs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by a disease caused by bacteria that form small lumps in the body, often affecting the lungs.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a tuberculous infection that required immediate treatment.

tuberosity

IPA: /ˌtjuːbəˈrɒsɪti/

KK: /tjuːˈbɛrəsɪti/

noun

Definition: A rounded bump or projection on a bone where muscles or tendons attach.

Example: The doctor pointed out the tuberosity on the X-ray, indicating where the muscle connects.

tubocurarine

IPA: /ˌtjuːbəˈkjʊəˌriːn/

KK: /tubəˈkjuərən/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance derived from a South American vine, used primarily as a muscle relaxant and known for its toxic properties.

Example: Tubocurarine is often used in medical settings to induce muscle relaxation during surgery.

tularemia

IPA: /tjuːˈlærɪmiə/

KK: /tʊˈlɛrɪmiə/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by a specific bacterium that mainly affects animals like rodents and can be transmitted to humans, leading to symptoms such as fever and swollen lymph nodes.

Example: Tularemia can be contracted by handling infected animals or through insect bites.

tularemic

IPA: /tjuːləˈrɛmɪk/

KK: /tuləˈrɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a disease caused by a bacterium that can infect animals and humans, often transmitted through contact with infected animals or their environments.

Example: The tularemic symptoms can include fever, skin ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes.

tumefaction

IPA: /tjuːˈmɛfækʃən/

KK: /tjuːˈmɛfækʃən/

noun

Definition: A condition where a part of the body becomes swollen or puffed up.

Example: The doctor examined the tumefaction on the patient's arm to determine the cause of the swelling.

tumefy

IPA: /tjuːˈmɛfaɪ/

KK: /tjuːˈmɛfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something swell or to become swollen.

Example: The injury caused the tissue to tumefy, resulting in noticeable swelling.

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