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tamponade
blockage or closure (as of a wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding)
tamponade: blockage or closure (as of a wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding)
cardiac_tamponade
mechanical compression of the heart resulting from large amounts of fluid collecting in the pericardial space and limiting the heart's normal range of motion
cardiac_tamponade: mechanical compression of the heart resulting from large amounts of fluid collecting in the pericardial space and limiting the heart's normal range of motion
ateleiosis
a form of infantilism characterized by physical underdevelopment but normal intelligence
ateleiosis: a form of infantilism characterized by physical underdevelopment but normal intelligence
macrocephaly
an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical
macrocephaly: an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical
microbrachia
abnormally small arms
microbrachia: abnormally small arms
microcephaly
an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
microcephaly: an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
pachycheilia
an abnormal thickness of the lips
pachycheilia: an abnormal thickness of the lips
phimosis
an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans
phimosis: an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans
poisoning
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
poisoning: the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
alkali_poisoning
poisoning resulting from the ingestion of an alkali compound (as lye or ammonia)
alkali_poisoning: poisoning resulting from the ingestion of an alkali compound (as lye or ammonia)
caffeinism
poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products
caffeinism: poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products
carbon_monoxide_poisoning
a toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas
carbon_monoxide_poisoning: a toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas
cyanide_poisoning
poisoning due to ingesting or inhaling cyanide; common in smoke from fires and in industrial chemicals
cyanide_poisoning: poisoning due to ingesting or inhaling cyanide; common in smoke from fires and in industrial chemicals
malathion_poisoning
a toxic condition caused by inhaling or ingesting the insecticide Malathion
malathion_poisoning: a toxic condition caused by inhaling or ingesting the insecticide Malathion
ergotism
poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs
ergotism: poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs
mercury_poisoning
a toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury; acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste and vomiting and diarrhea and kidney problems that may lead to death
mercury_poisoning: a toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury; acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste and vomiting and diarrhea and kidney problems that may lead to death
Minamata_disease
a form of mercury poisoning among people who ate fish from mercury-contaminated waters of Minamata Bay off Japan in the 1950s; characterized by severe neurological degeneration
Minamata_disease: a form of mercury poisoning among people who ate fish from mercury-contaminated waters of Minamata Bay off Japan in the 1950s; characterized by severe neurological degeneration
naphthalene_poisoning
toxic condition resulting from inhaling or ingesting naphthalene
naphthalene_poisoning: toxic condition resulting from inhaling or ingesting naphthalene
nicotine_poisoning
toxic condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of large amounts of nicotine
nicotine_poisoning: toxic condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of large amounts of nicotine
ophidism
poisoning by snake venom
ophidism: poisoning by snake venom
paraquat_poisoning
poisoning caused by ingestion of paraquat; characterized by progressive damage to the esophagus and liver and kidneys
paraquat_poisoning: poisoning caused by ingestion of paraquat; characterized by progressive damage to the esophagus and liver and kidneys
parathion_poisoning
a toxic condition resulting from inhalation or ingestion of the insecticide parathion; characterized by nausea and abdominal pains and headache and convulsions and sweating
parathion_poisoning: a toxic condition resulting from inhalation or ingestion of the insecticide parathion; characterized by nausea and abdominal pains and headache and convulsions and sweating
pesticide_poisoning
toxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide
pesticide_poisoning: toxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide
salicylate_poisoning
poisoning caused by the excessive ingestion of salicylates (usually aspirin)
salicylate_poisoning: poisoning caused by the excessive ingestion of salicylates (usually aspirin)
context
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
context: the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
ecology
the environment as it relates to living organisms
ecology: the environment as it relates to living organisms
setting
the state of the environment in which a situation exists
setting: the state of the environment in which a situation exists
canvas
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
canvas: the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
home
an environment offering affection and security
home: an environment offering affection and security
milieu
the environmental condition
milieu: the environmental condition
sphere
a particular environment or walk of life
sphere: a particular environment or walk of life
distaff
the sphere of work by women
distaff: the sphere of work by women
front
a sphere of activity involving effort
front: a sphere of activity involving effort
lotusland
an idyllic realm of contentment and self-indulgence
lotusland: an idyllic realm of contentment and self-indulgence
kingdom
a domain in which something is dominant
kingdom: a domain in which something is dominant
lap
an area of control or responsibility
lap: an area of control or responsibility
lap_of_the_gods
beyond human control or responsibility
lap_of_the_gods: beyond human control or responsibility
political_arena
a sphere of intense political activity
political_arena: a sphere of intense political activity
preserve
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
preserve: a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
province
the proper sphere or extent of your activities
province: the proper sphere or extent of your activities
ecclesiastical_province
the district within the jurisdiction of an archbishop or a metropolitan or one of the territorial divisions of an ecclesiastical order
ecclesiastical_province: the district within the jurisdiction of an archbishop or a metropolitan or one of the territorial divisions of an ecclesiastical order
showcase
a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
showcase: a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
street
the streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction
street: the streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction
environmental_condition
the state of the environment
environmental_condition: the state of the environment
pollution
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
pollution: undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
biodegradable_pollution
pollution that is rendered harmless by natural processes and so causes no permanent harm
biodegradable_pollution: pollution that is rendered harmless by natural processes and so causes no permanent harm
nonbiodegradable_pollution
pollution that accumulates in the environment and may appear in the food chain
nonbiodegradable_pollution: pollution that accumulates in the environment and may appear in the food chain
air_pollution
pollution of the atmosphere
air_pollution: pollution of the atmosphere
acid_rain
rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water
acid_rain: rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water
industrial_air_pollution
pollution resulting from an industrial plant discharging pollutants into the atmosphere
industrial_air_pollution: pollution resulting from an industrial plant discharging pollutants into the atmosphere
miasma
unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources
miasma: unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources
small-particle_pollution
air pollution caused by fine particles of soot (as from power plants or diesel engines)
small-particle_pollution: air pollution caused by fine particles of soot (as from power plants or diesel engines)
smog
air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
smog: air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
noise_pollution
annoying and potentially harmful environmental noise
noise_pollution: annoying and potentially harmful environmental noise
thermal_pollution
harm to lakes and rivers resulting from the release of excessive waste heat into them
thermal_pollution: harm to lakes and rivers resulting from the release of excessive waste heat into them
water_pollution
pollution of the water in rivers and lakes
water_pollution: pollution of the water in rivers and lakes
erosion
condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
erosion: condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
deforestation
the state of being clear of trees
deforestation: the state of being clear of trees
depopulation
the condition of having reduced numbers of inhabitants (or no inhabitants at all)
depopulation: the condition of having reduced numbers of inhabitants (or no inhabitants at all)
climate
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
climate: the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
glaciation
the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action
glaciation: the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action
inhospitableness
the environmental condition in a region that lacks a favorable climate or terrain for life or growth
inhospitableness: the environmental condition in a region that lacks a favorable climate or terrain for life or growth
meteorological_conditions
the prevailing environmental conditions as they influence the prediction of weather
meteorological_conditions: the prevailing environmental conditions as they influence the prediction of weather
atmosphere
the weather or climate at some place
atmosphere: the weather or climate at some place
air_mass
a large body of air with uniform characteristics horizontally
air_mass: a large body of air with uniform characteristics horizontally
high
an air mass of higher than normal pressure
high: an air mass of higher than normal pressure
low
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
low: an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
anticyclone
(meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center; circling clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern
anticyclone: (meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center; circling clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern
cyclone
(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
cyclone: (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
fog
an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
fog: an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
fug
(British informal) an airless smoky smelly atmosphere
fug: (British informal) an airless smoky smelly atmosphere
good_weather
weather suitable for outdoor activities
good_weather: weather suitable for outdoor activities
calmness
an absence of strong winds or rain
calmness: an absence of strong winds or rain
mildness
good weather with comfortable temperatures
mildness: good weather with comfortable temperatures
balminess
the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
balminess: the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
stillness
calmness without winds
stillness: calmness without winds
lull
a period of calm weather
lull: a period of calm weather
bad_weather
weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
bad_weather: weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
raw_weather
unpleasantly cold and damp weather
raw_weather: unpleasantly cold and damp weather
storminess
the state of being stormy
storminess: the state of being stormy
boisterousness
a turbulent and stormy state of the sea
boisterousness: a turbulent and stormy state of the sea
breeziness
a mildly windy state of the air
breeziness: a mildly windy state of the air
tempestuousness
a state of wild storminess
tempestuousness: a state of wild storminess
choppiness
used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather
choppiness: used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather
cloudiness
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
cloudiness: the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
turbulence
instability in the atmosphere
turbulence: instability in the atmosphere
clear-air_turbulence
strong turbulence in an otherwise cloudless region that subjects aircraft to violent updrafts or downdrafts
clear-air_turbulence: strong turbulence in an otherwise cloudless region that subjects aircraft to violent updrafts or downdrafts
climate
the prevailing psychological state
climate: the prevailing psychological state
atmosphere
a particular environment or surrounding influence
atmosphere: a particular environment or surrounding influence
cloud
a cause of worry or gloom or trouble
cloud: a cause of worry or gloom or trouble
genius_loci
the special atmosphere of a place
genius_loci: the special atmosphere of a place
gloom
an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
gloom: an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
bleakness
a bleak and desolate atmosphere
bleakness: a bleak and desolate atmosphere
Hollywood
a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry
Hollywood: a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry
miasma
an unwholesome atmosphere
miasma: an unwholesome atmosphere
spirit
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
spirit: the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Zeitgeist
the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation
Zeitgeist: the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation
unsusceptibility
the state of not being susceptible
unsusceptibility: the state of not being susceptible
resistance
the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents
resistance: the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents
immunity
(medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease
immunity: (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease