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Topic: Health

beneficialness

IPA: /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃənləs/

KK: /bɛnɪˈfɪʃənləs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being helpful or good for someone or something.

Example: The beneficialness of regular exercise is well-documented.

benefit

IPA: /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/

KK: /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To receive an advantage or profit from something.

Example: You will benefit from her good example.

noun

Definition: Something that provides an advantage or helps improve a situation; it can also refer to a payment or service provided to someone, often related to work or insurance.

Example: The new policy will provide many benefits to employees, including health insurance and paid time off.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide an advantage or improvement to someone or something.

Example: The new policy will benefit all employees by providing better health insurance.

benign

IPA: /bɪˈnaɪn/

KK: /bɪˈnaɪn/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is gentle, kind, or harmless, often used in medical contexts to refer to conditions that are not dangerous.

Example: The doctor assured me that the tumor was benign and not a cause for concern.

benignancy

IPA: /bɪˈnɪɡnənsi/

KK: /bɪˈnɪɡnənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being kind, gentle, and not harmful; a state of being favorable or beneficial.

Example: Her benignancy towards the animals showed her compassionate nature.

benzocaine

IPA: //ˈbɛn.zoʊ.keɪn//

KK: /bɛnˈzoʊkeɪn/

noun

Definition: A white, odorless, and tasteless substance used to numb a specific area of the body during medical procedures.

Example: The dentist applied benzocaine to numb my gums before the procedure.

benzodiazepine

IPA: /ˌbɛn.zoʊ.daɪˈɛ.zi.pin/

KK: /bɛnzoʊˈdaɪəˌzɛpiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of medication that belongs to a group of chemical compounds, often used to treat anxiety, relax muscles, induce sleep, and control seizures.

Example: The doctor prescribed a benzodiazepine to help manage her anxiety symptoms.

berberine

IPA: //ˈbɜːrbəriːn//

KK: /ˈbɜr.bə.riːn/

noun

Definition: A yellow, bitter compound found in certain plants, used in medicine for its antibacterial and other health benefits.

Example: Berberine is often used in herbal medicine for its potential health benefits.

beriberi

IPA: /ˌbɛrɪˈbɛri/

KK: /ˈbɛrɪˌbɛri/

noun

Definition: A health condition that occurs when the body does not get enough thiamine, leading to problems with the nervous system, heart, and digestion.

Example: Beriberi can cause serious health issues if not treated properly.

betaine

IPA: /ˈbeɪteɪn/

KK: /ˈbeɪteɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of compound found in sugar beets and other plants, often used in medicine for certain health issues.

Example: Betaine is often used as a dietary supplement to improve athletic performance.

betterment

IPA: /ˈbɛtərmənt/

KK: /ˈbɛtərmənt/

noun

Definition: A process or act of making something better or improving it, often related to personal, social, or financial improvement.

Example: The community focused on the betterment of local schools to provide a better education for children.

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