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Body & Health — Lesson 14
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cerebellum
ˌserəˈbeləm
The cerebellum is a major part of the brain located at the back of the skull — damage to the cerebellum can result in movement disorders.
The cerebellum plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and coordination.
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cerebrum
səˈriːbrəm
The cerebrum is the largest and most developed part of the brain, responsible — damage to the cerebrum can affect cognitive abilities.
The cerebrum controls higher brain functions like thinking and memory.
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cervix
ˈsɜːrvɪks
The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that connects to the vagina — the doctor performed a routine examination of the cervix.
The doctor performed a routine examination of the cervix.
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cheekbone
ˈtʃiːkboʊn
The arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek — he touched his cheekbone after the fall.
She has high cheekbones.
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cheekbones
ˈtʃiːkboʊnz
The arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek — he has very prominent cheekbones.
She inherited her mother's high cheekbones.
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cheeks
tʃiːks
Either side of the face below the eyes — she has rosy cheeks.
She has rosy cheeks.
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chests
tʃɛsts
The plural of chest — he has broad chests.
He has broad chests.
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chignon
ˈʃiːnjɑːn
A roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck — she wore her hair in a chignon for the wedding.
She wore her hair in a chignon for the wedding.
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chins
tʃɪnz
The protruding part of the lower jaw — he rested his chin on his hand.
He rested his chin on his hand.
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choked
tʃoʊkt
Breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion — the dog choked on the bone.
He choked on his food during dinner.
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chortled
ˈtʃɔrtəld
Laugh quietly or with restraint — the old woman chortled into her tea.
The children chortled with delight when the magician performed.
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chortling
ˈtʃɔrtlɪŋ
Laugh quietly or with restraint — he kept chortling throughout the entire comedy show.
The children were chortling with delight at the funny story.
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