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Topic: Science

cachexia

IPA: /kæˈkɛksiə/

KK: /kæˈkɛksiə/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and loss of appetite, often occurring in people with chronic illnesses.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with cachexia due to his prolonged illness.

cachexy

IPA: /kæˈkɛksiə/

KK: /kæˈkɛksiə/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and weakness, often associated with chronic illness.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with cachexia due to his advanced cancer.

cacodyl

IPA: /kæˈkoʊdɪl/

KK: /kæˈkoʊdɪl/

noun

Definition: A toxic liquid compound that has a strong garlic-like smell and contains arsenic.

Example: Cacodyl is known for its harmful effects and is used in some chemical processes.

cadaver

IPA: /kəˈdævər/

KK: /kæˈdævər/

noun

Definition: A dead body, particularly one that is used for medical study or dissection.

Example: The medical students practiced their anatomy lessons on a cadaver.

cadaveric

IPA: /kæˈdæv.ər.ɪk/

KK: /kædævərɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to or characteristic of a dead body.

Example: The researchers studied cadaveric tissue to understand the effects of certain diseases.

cadaverine

IPA: /kæˈdæv.ə.riːn/

KK: /kædævəˌrin/

noun

Definition: A toxic substance produced by bacteria during the decay of animal flesh, which has a syrupy texture and is colorless.

Example: Cadaverine is often associated with the smell of rotting meat due to its production during decomposition.

cadaverous

IPA: /kæˈdæv.ər.əs/

KK: /kædˈævərəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a very thin and pale appearance, often resembling a corpse.

Example: After weeks without food, he looked cadaverous and weak.

cadaverously

IPA: /kæˈdæv.ə.rəs.li/

KK: /kædˈævərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that resembles a corpse; looking very pale or thin, often due to illness or lack of nourishment.

Example: He looked cadaverously pale after the long illness.

cadmium

IPA: /ˈkæd.mi.əm/

KK: /ˈkæd.mi.əm/

noun

Definition: A soft, bluish-white metal that is found in some ores and is used in batteries, coatings, and various alloys.

Example: Cadmium is often used in rechargeable batteries due to its ability to hold a charge.

caduceus

IPA: /kəˈdjuːsiəs/

KK: /kəˈduːsiəs/

noun

Definition: A staff with two snakes wrapped around it and wings on top, often associated with Hermes in Greek mythology and used as a symbol of medicine or commerce.

Example: The doctor had a caduceus symbol on his office door, representing his profession.

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