A specific type of lambsquarter (Chenopodium album) that is associated with the historical use in treating scrofula, a type of glandular swelling often associated with tuberculosis and often occurring in the neck. It’s considered a weed, typically found in cultivated fields and gardens and occasionally used in traditional medicine.
/ˈskrʌləwɪd/
A wedding ceremony that is held again after a significant period of time has passed, often to renew vows or celebrate a long-lasting marriage.
/ˈrenuːd ˈwɛrdɪŋ/
A congenital condition where the eye is small and underdeveloped, often leading to visual impairment or blindness.
/'mɪkrəˌfaɪləmoʊs/
Relating to or characteristic of an oral secretion used as a defensive weapon, typically found in certain types of caterpillars and other insects. The term is derived from the Greek words 'opistho' (behind) and 'glyph' (engraver), referring to the structure that secretes the substance from the rear of the animal.
/ɒ,pɪs,θoʊ,ɡlɪˈfɪk/
A narrative that subverts traditional storytelling by resisting a conventional narrative structure, or by presenting a story that does not follow logical progress or resolution; often oppositional, it disrupts, critiques, or contradicts the normative narrative patterns. It can be seen in literature, films, and media to challenge the audience’s expectations and to question the nature of storytelling itself.
/æntinə'riːnətɪv/
Opposed to or hostile toward labor or workers; favoring the reduction of labor and the replacement of human labor with machinery or automation.
/ˈæntɪˈlæbər/
A perfusionist is a medical professional who specializes in perfusion, the pumping of blood and other fluids through a patient's circulatory system during heart and lung surgery, or when the patient's circulatory system is not functioning properly. They are responsible for managing the flow of blood that is delivered to the patient. They often assist in the administration or delivery of cardiopulmonary bypass, a technique used during open-heart surgery. They may also be involved in managing blood gases, controlling the patient's body temperature, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the patient.
/ˌpɜːrfəˈzaɪ.əpit/