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Topic: Health

whiplash

IPA: /ˈwɪplæʃ/

KK: /ˈwɪpˌlæʃ/

noun

Definition: An injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement of the head, often from a car accident or a similar impact.

Example: After the car accident, she was diagnosed with whiplash and had to undergo physical therapy.

whipworm

IPA: /ˈwɪpˌwɜːrm/

KK: /ˈwɪpˌwɜrm/

noun

Definition: A long, thin worm that lives in the intestines of humans and can cause health problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a whipworm infection after reviewing the test results.

whitening

IPA: /ˈwaɪtənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making something white or lighter in color.

Example: The dentist recommended a whitening treatment for my teeth.

whitlow

IPA: /ˈwɪtloʊ/

KK: /ˈhwitloʊ/

noun

Definition: A painful infection that occurs in the skin around the nail of a finger or toe, often causing swelling and pus.

Example: She had to see a doctor because she developed a whitlow on her finger.

wholemeal

IPA: /ˈhoʊlˌmiːl/

KK: /ˈhoʊlˌmil/

adjective

Definition: Made from the entire grain, including the bran, germ, and endosperm, rather than just the refined part.

Example: I prefer to eat wholemeal bread because it is healthier than white bread.

wholesome

IPA: /ˈhoʊlsəm/

KK: /ˈhoʊl.səm/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is good for your health or well-being, both physically and mentally. It can refer to food, activities, or environments that are beneficial and positive.

Example: Eating a balanced diet filled with fruits and vegetables is considered wholesome.

wholesomely

IPA: /ˈhoʊlsəmli/

KK: /ˈhoʊlsəmli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is good for health or morally good.

Example: She always tries to eat and live wholesomely.

wholesomeness

IPA: /ˈhoʊlsəmnəs/

KK: /ˈhoʊlsəmnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being good for health or morally good; promoting well-being.

Example: The wholesomeness of the food made everyone feel better after the meal.

wholesomer

IPA: //ˈhoʊlsəmər//

KK: /ˈhoʊlsəmər/

adjective

Definition: Healthier or more beneficial, especially in terms of moral or physical well-being.

Example: Eating more fruits and vegetables is a wholesomer choice than junk food.

wholesomest

IPA: //ˈhoʊlsəmɪst//

KK: /ˈhoʊlsəmɪst/

adjective

Definition: The best or most beneficial for health or well-being.

Example: Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the wholesomest choice for a healthy diet.

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