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dropsy
dropsy
/ˈdrɑːpsi/
noun
Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
(
dropsy
,
hydrops
,
oedema
[Canadian, British]
,
edema
[ N. American]
)
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
The patient was prescribed medication to reduce the edema in her legs.
The patient was prescribed medication to reduce the edema in her legs.
blow tube
blow tube
/bloʊ tuːb/
noun
A tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
(
blow tube
,
blowgun
,
blowpipe
,
blowtube
)
a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
A tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
(
blow tube
,
blowpipe
,
blowtube
)
a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
in-fighting
in-fighting
/ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/
noun
(
)
Conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)
(
in-fighting
)
conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)
Boxing at close quarters
(
in-fighting
)
boxing at close quarters
The boxing match was intense, with a lot of in-fighting between the two opponents.
The boxing match was intense, with a lot of in-fighting between the two opponents.
sky glow
sky glow
/skaɪ gloʊ/
noun
Illumination of the night sky in urban areas
(
sky glow
)
illumination of the night sky in urban areas
The sky glow in the city makes it hard to observe stars at night.
The sky glow in the city makes it hard to observe stars at night.
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