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 hypokalemia hypokalemia /ˌhaɪpoʊkəˈliːmiə/

noun

  1. [ N. American] Abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors, starvation or taking diuretics  ( hypokalemia [ N. American] , hypokalaemia [Canadian, British] )
    abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors, starvation or taking diuretics
     A blood test confirmed hypokalemia, prompting the doctor to prescribe potassium supplements.
    A blood test confirmed hypokalemia, prompting the doctor to prescribe potassium supplements.


 siccative siccative /ˈsɪkətɪv/

noun

  1. A substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)  ( desiccant , drier , siccative , drying agent )
    a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)


 accessibility accessibility /ˌæksɛsəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

  1. The attribute of being easy to meet or deal with  ( accessibility , approachability )
    the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with
  2. The quality of being at hand when needed  ( accessibility , availableness , handiness , availability )
    the quality of being at hand when needed


 puss puss /ˈpʌs/

noun

  1. Informal terms referring to a domestic cat  ( kitty , kitty-cat , puss , pussy , pussycat )
    informal terms referring to a domestic cat
  2. Obscene terms for female genitals  ( cunt , puss , snatch , pussy , slit , twat )
    obscene terms for female genitals
     Pussy is a rude word for a vagina.
    Pussy is a rude word for a vagina.