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papilledema
papilledema /ˌpæpɪˈliːdɪmə/
noun
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Swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
(
papilledema
)
swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
An ophthalmologist can diagnose conditions like papilledema by examining the eyes.
An ophthalmologist can diagnose conditions like papilledema by examining the eyes.
eschar
eschar /ˈɛskɑːr/
noun
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A dry scab formed on the skin following a burn or cauterization of the skin
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eschar
)
a dry scab formed on the skin following a burn or cauterization of the skin
After the burn healed, an eschar formed on the skin which eventually fell off.
After the burn healed, an eschar formed on the skin which eventually fell off.
imperial elephant
imperial elephant /ɪmˈpɪriəl ˈɛlɪfənt/
noun
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Largest known mammoth; of America
(
Archidiskidon imperator
, imperial elephant
, imperial mammoth
)
largest known mammoth; of America
blast furnace
blast furnace /blæst ˈfɜːrnɪs/
noun
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A furnace for smelting of iron from iron oxide ores; combustion is intensified by a blast of air
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blast furnace
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a furnace for smelting of iron from iron oxide ores; combustion is intensified by a blast of air
Iron ore was converted to metallic iron in the blast furnace.
Iron ore was converted to metallic iron in the blast furnace.
