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Topic: Health

tumorous

IPA: /ˈtjuːmərəs/

KK: /ˈtjuːmərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having tumors, which are abnormal growths of tissue in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the tumorous growth needed to be removed immediately.

tumour

IPA: /ˈtjuːmə/

KK: /ˈtjuːmə/

noun

Definition: A lump or mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should, which can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Example: The doctor found a tumour during the examination.

turmeric

IPA: //ˈtɜːrmərɪk//

KK: /ˈtɜrmərɪk/

noun

Definition: A yellow spice made from the root of a tropical plant, often used in cooking and for coloring food.

Example: She added turmeric to the curry for extra flavor and color.

tussal

IPA: /ˈtʌsəl/

KK: /tʌsəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or associated with coughing.

Example: The tussal symptoms included a persistent cough and sore throat.

tussis

IPA: /ˈtʌsɪs/

KK: /ˈtʌsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical term referring to a cough.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with tussis after she had been coughing for several days.

tussive

IPA: /ˈtʌsɪv/

KK: /ˈtəsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or caused by coughing.

Example: The doctor prescribed a tussive medication to help with the patient's cough.

tweeze

IPA: /twiːz/

KK: /twiz/

transitive verb

Definition: To pull out or remove something, usually hair or a small object, using a small tool called tweezers.

Example: She used a pair of tweezers to remove the splinter from her finger.

twitch

IPA: /twiʧ/

KK: /twɪtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move suddenly and quickly in a way that is not smooth, often in small jerks or spasms.

Example: The dog began to twitch when it heard a loud noise.

noun

Definition: A quick, involuntary movement of a muscle or a sudden pull or jerk.

Example: She felt a twitch in her eye during the presentation.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a quick, sudden movement or jerk, often in a way that is unexpected.

Example: She twitched the curtain aside to see what was happening outside.

twitching

IPA: /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having quick, sudden movements or spasms.

Example: The twitching muscle in his leg made it hard for him to sit still.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe the act of compulsively traveling to see rare birds, often by enthusiasts known as twitchers.

Example: His twitching for rare birds took him across several countries this year.

verb

Definition: To make small, sudden movements or jerks, often involuntarily.

Example: His eye was twitching from stress after a long day at work.

tylosin

IPA: //taɪˈloʊsɪn//

KK: /taɪˈloʊsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is used to treat infections in animals, especially respiratory infections.

Example: The veterinarian prescribed tylosin to help treat the respiratory infection in the dog.

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