
physiology
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staunched/stɔntʃt/ /stɑntʃt/
To stop the flow of (blood).

jaw/d͡ʒɔː/ /d͡ʒɑ/
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

perspiring/pərˈspaɪərɪŋ/ /pəˈspaɪərɪŋ/
To emit (sweat or perspiration) through the skin's pores.

cauliflower ears/ˈkɔːliflaʊər ˈɪərz/
An ear swollen and deformed by repeated blows, common among boxers.

hiccoughing/ˈhɪkʌfɪŋ/ /ˈhɪkɒfɪŋ/
To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

coordination/koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/
The ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully.

sleep/sliːp/ /slip/
To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

emporium/ɛmˈpɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ɛmˈpɔ.ɹi.əm/
(by extension) The brain.

neuroendocrine/ˌnjʊroʊˈɛndəˌkraɪn/ /ˌnʊroʊˈɛndəˌkraɪn/
Pertaining to the nervous system and endocrine system together

emaciations/ɪˌmeɪʃiˈeɪʃənz/ /iˌmeɪʃiˈeɪʃənz/
The act of making very lean.