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myasthenia
myasthenia /ˌmaɪəˈsθiːniə/
noun
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Any muscular weakness
(
myasthenia
)
any muscular weakness
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A chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions
(
myasthenia
, myasthenia gravis
)
a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions
high-angle gun
high-angle gun /haɪˈæŋgəl ɡʌn/
noun
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A cannon that can be fired at a high elevation for relatively short ranges
(
high-angle gun
)
a cannon that can be fired at a high elevation for relatively short ranges
The military strategically placed the high-angle gun on the hill to defend against invaders.
The military strategically placed the high-angle gun on the hill to defend against invaders.
Secret Service
Secret Service /ˈsiːkrɪt ˈsɜːrvɪs/
noun
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The United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents
(
Secret Service
, SS
, United States Secret Service
, US Secret Service
, USSS
)
the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents
celtuce
celtuce /ˈsɛltʌs/
noun
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Leaves having celery-like stems eaten raw or cooked
(
celtuce
)
leaves having celery-like stems eaten raw or cooked
I added celtuce to the salad for a crunchy texture.
I added celtuce to the salad for a crunchy texture.
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Lettuce valued especially for its edible stems
(
celtuce
, Lactuca sativa asparagina
, stem lettuce
)
lettuce valued especially for its edible stems
