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Topic: Health

blepharospasm

IPA: //ˌblɛf.əˈroʊ.spæz.əm//

KK: /ˈblɛf.ə.roʊˌspæz.əm/

noun

Definition: A condition where the eyelid muscles contract involuntarily, causing repeated blinking or spasms.

Example: The doctor explained that blepharospasm can be quite uncomfortable and may require treatment.

blind

IPA: /blaɪnd/

KK: /blaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Not able to see; lacking the ability to perceive visual stimuli. It can also refer to something that is closed at one end or not producing flowers or fruits.

Example: The blind man used a cane to help him navigate the streets.

adverb

Definition: In a manner that lacks sight or awareness; without seeing or understanding.

Example: He walked blind into the situation, unaware of the risks involved.

noun

Definition: A type of covering or device that blocks light or vision, often used on windows, or a term referring to people who cannot see.

Example: The room was dark because the blinds were closed.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone unable to see, either temporarily or permanently, or to prevent someone from understanding something clearly.

Example: The bright lights blinded the audience during the performance.

blindness

IPA: /ˈblaɪndnəs/

KK: /blaɪndnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of not being able to see, either because of a physical condition or a lack of understanding.

Example: His blindness did not stop him from achieving great things in life.

blinking

IPA: /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Related to the action of closing and opening the eyes quickly.

Example: The blinking light on the dashboard indicates a problem with the car.

verb

Definition: The action of closing and opening the eyes quickly.

Example: She was blinking rapidly because of the bright light.

blister

IPA: /ˈblɪstər/

KK: /ˈblɪstər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To develop bubbles filled with fluid on the skin or surface, often due to heat or friction.

Example: After walking for hours in new shoes, my feet began to blister.

noun

Definition: A small raised area on the skin filled with liquid, often caused by burns or irritation.

Example: After walking for hours in new shoes, I developed a painful blister on my heel.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a raised area on the skin filled with fluid, often due to heat or friction.

Example: The hot surface blistered my skin when I touched it.

blistered

IPA: /ˈblɪstəd/

KK: /ˈblɪstərd/

adjective

Definition: Having raised areas on the skin filled with fluid, often caused by heat, friction, or injury.

Example: After hiking all day, my feet were blistered and sore.

verb

Definition: To have formed blisters, which are small bubbles filled with fluid on the skin, often due to heat, friction, or injury.

Example: After hiking all day, my feet blistered from the rubbing of my shoes.

blistering

IPA: /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Very intense or severe, often used to describe heat, criticism, or speed.

Example: The blistering sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.

bloat

IPA: /bloʊt/

KK: /bloʊt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become larger or swollen, often due to excess air or liquid.

Example: After eating too much, I felt my stomach bloat.

noun

Definition: An increase in size or volume, often due to excessive gas or growth, which can occur in animals or in a figurative sense, such as in organizations or expenses.

Example: The company faced issues with corporate bloat, leading to unnecessary expenses and inefficiencies.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something swell or become larger, often due to the presence of gas or liquid.

Example: The doctor warned that eating too much salt can bloat your stomach.

bloated

IPA: /ˈbloʊtɪd/

KK: /ˈbloʊtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Swollen or larger than normal, often due to excess fluid or gas.

Example: After eating too much, I felt bloated and uncomfortable.

blockage

IPA: /ˈblɒkɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈblɑkɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is blocked or stopped, preventing movement or progress.

Example: The doctor found a blockage in the patient's artery that needed to be treated.

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