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Topic: Science

fascioliasis

IPA: /ˌfæʃiˈoʊlaɪəsɪs/

KK: /fæˌsiːoʊˈlaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by infection with parasitic flatworms, particularly affecting the liver and bile ducts.

Example: Fascioliasis can lead to serious health problems if not treated properly.

fatal

IPA: /ˈfeɪtəl/

KK: /ˈfeɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Causing death or serious harm; very dangerous.

Example: The accident had fatal consequences for the driver.

fatality

IPA: /feɪˈtælɪti/

KK: /fɛɪˈtælɪti/

noun

Definition: A death that happens because of an accident or disaster, or a person who has died in such a situation.

Example: The car accident resulted in two fatalities.

fathom

IPA: /ˈfæð.əm/

KK: /ˈfæθəm/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement that is equal to six feet, mainly used to measure how deep water is.

Example: The diver explored the ocean at a depth of twenty fathoms.

transitive verb

Definition: To understand something deeply or to measure the depth of water.

Example: It took her a while to fathom the complexities of the situation.

fatlike

IPA: //ˈfætlaɪk//

KK: /fætlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a quality or appearance similar to fat, often in texture or composition.

Example: The cream had a fatlike consistency that made it rich and smooth.

faucal

IPA: /ˈfoʊkəl/

KK: /fɔːkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the throat area of a flower's corolla, where the petals are joined together.

Example: The faucal structure of the flower plays a crucial role in attracting pollinators.

faucial

IPA: /ˈfɔːʃəl/

KK: /ˈfɔːʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the back of the mouth or throat area.

Example: The doctor examined the faucial region to check for any signs of infection.

favism

IPA: //ˈfeɪvɪzəm//

KK: /ˈfeɪvɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where a person experiences anemia after eating fava beans due to a genetic enzyme deficiency.

Example: People with favism should avoid eating fava beans to prevent serious health issues.

favus

IPA: /ˈfeɪ.vəs/

KK: /ˈfeɪvəs/

noun

Definition: A long-lasting skin infection that affects the scalp, caused by certain fungi, and leads to the formation of thick, yellow crusts on hair follicles.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with favus after noticing the yellow crusts on his scalp.

fayalite

IPA: /feɪəˈlaɪt/

KK: /feɪəˌlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A mineral that is yellowish to black in color, consisting of iron and silicon, and belongs to the olivine group.

Example: Fayalite is often found in volcanic rocks and is important for understanding geological processes.

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