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States & Conditions — Lesson 26

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contagion

kənˈteɪdʒən

Any disease easily transmitted by contact — the contagion spread rapidly through the community.

The contagion spread rapidly through the community.

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contamination

kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən

The state of being contaminated — the lab tests showed no contamination in the samples.

The contamination of the water supply was caused by chemical waste.

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continuity

ˌkɑːntɪˈnuːɪti

Uninterrupted connection or union — there needs to be continuity between the lessons.

The continuity of the story was broken by the sudden scene change.

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contusion

kənˈtuːʒən

An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration — apply ice to reduce the swelling of the contusion.

The football player received a contusion on his thigh after the collision.

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convenience

kənˈviːniəns

The state of being suitable or opportune — the hotel offers every convenience for guests.

The hotel offers every convenience for guests.

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convulsion

kənˈvʌlʃən

A sudden uncontrollable attack — the patient suffered a convulsion during the examination.

The patient suffered a convulsion during the examination.

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convulsions

kənˈvʌlʃənz

A sudden uncontrollable attack — she suffered from seizures and convulsions.

The child had convulsions due to the high fever.

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coronary

ˈkɔːrəneri

Obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus) — he was rushed to the hospital after suffering a coronary.

The surgeon performed a bypass on the patient's coronary artery.

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corrosion

kəˈroʊʒən

A state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action — salt accelerates corrosion on steel and iron.

The corrosion on the metal pipes eventually caused them to leak.

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cough

kɔːf

Expelling air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound, often as a reflex or — I have a bad cough.

He coughed loudly.

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coughing

ˈkɔːfɪŋ

The action of forcing air out of the lungs with a sudden, sharp sound, often — her coughing has gotten worse today.

The coughing kept me awake all night.

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coughs

kɔːfs

Third person singular present tense of 'cough' — he coughs when he catches a cold.

He coughs when he catches a cold.

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