Describing a medical condition in which a fetus is born without legs or with legs that are severely malformed, resembling the fins of a phocine (seal-like) animal.
/fəˈkoʊ.mel.əs/
Having a sheathing or spathe, like the modified leaf that surrounds and partially covers the spore-producing portion of some flowering plants.
/ˈspæ.tid/
A fictional term that is not recognized in any standard dictionary or language, seemingly meant to be a play-on-words or a constructed word without a definitive definition. It could metaphorically refer to a convoluted discussion or speech that lacks coherence or clear meaning.
/ˈtɛw.tɔws/
A tracheocele is a rare benign congenital swelling located anterior to the trachea, typically seen in the neck. It is usually asymptomatic but may cause compression of surrounding structures, leading to symptoms such as hoarseness, breathing difficulties, or swallowing problems.
/ˌtrækɪˈoʊsiːl/
Of or relating to a temple or a particular type of stage where drama or religious ceremonies are performed, often suggesting grandeur and solemnity.
/ˈmɪtɪkl/
The quality of being unwilling or failing to cause offense or upset; the state of being non-offensive. It encompasses actions or statements that are not harmful or upsetting to others, contributing to a harmonious environment.
/ɪnˈfɛn.sɪ.vɪ.z/
To remove something from a categorization system or to make it no longer belong to a specific category or classification.
/dɪˈkætərɪsaɪ/
A genus of large, saprophytic, aerobic bacteria (usually considered as a subgenus of Pseudomonas) that are notable for their ability to produce nitric oxide and can live in both soil and water.
/ˈæゾtoʊbæktərz/
A form of typhoid fever that affects the meninges (the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord) in addition to the intestines. It is less common than the typical typhoid fever but can be more severe and may lead to meningitis. The term is not commonly used and is often replaced by broader terms such as typhoid meningitis.
/ˈmenɪɡɒfɪd/