Aortomalaxis is a rare medical condition characterized by a weakening and dilation of the aorta, the body's largest artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It involves a progressive loss of the muscular tone of the aortic wall, leading to its dilation and potential rupture.
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a type of worm that infests the intestines of marine animals, particularly fish and shellfish; also refers to a potential infection caused by this worm.
/keɪˈlɒtər/
A province of eastern China, southeast of Beijing, stretching from the Shandong Hills eastward toward the Bohai Sea (north) and Yellow Sea (south).
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An obsolete Scottish word that refers to a form of punishment where the victim is hung by the ankles and may be tortured, sometimes leading to death by asphyxiation or other causes.
/aˈbAZi/
An indefinite quantity that can be measured or contained in a bowl, typically used for indicating a generous amount of food or liquid.
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Not capable of being legally enforced; incapable of being made effective at law. This term often refers to a contract clause or agreement that cannot be legally enforced by a court due to lack of necessary conditions or because it is inherently unfair or illegal.
/nɒnˈfəːrəbəl/
meaning 'attracted to or having affinity for oxygen' or 'showing increased activity when exposed to oxygen.' It typically refers to cells, tissues, or other substances that bind or react more strongly to oxygen than usual or under certain conditions.
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