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introduction |
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the act of putting one thing into another |
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introduction |
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the first section of a communication |
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introduction |
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a basic or elementary instructional text |
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introduction |
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a new proposal |
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introduction |
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formally making a person known to another or to the public |
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induction of labor |
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inducing the childbirth process artificially by administering oxytocin or by puncturing the amniotic sac |
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infusion |
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the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality |
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infusion |
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(medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force) |
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infusion |
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the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water) |
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infusion |
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a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water) |
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improvement |
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the act of improving something |
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improvement |
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a change for the better |
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improvement |
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a condition superior to an earlier condition |
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icebreaker |
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a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere |
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icebreaker |
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a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation |
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inauguration |
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the act of starting a new operation or practice |
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inauguration |
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the ceremonial induction into a position |
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immersion |
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the act of wetting something by submerging it |
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immersion |
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a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged |
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immersion |
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complete attention |
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immersion |
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(astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse |
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immersion |
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sinking until covered completely with water |
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impairment |
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the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) |
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impairment |
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damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality |
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impairment |
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the occurrence of a change for the worse |
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impairment |
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the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness |
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impairment |
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a symptom of reduced quality or strength |
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inspection and repair |
Noun
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periodic maintenance on a car or machine |
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interim overhaul |
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an overhaul between the regular times for overhauling |
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instrument landing |
Noun
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an aircraft landing made entirely by means of instruments |
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international flight |
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a flight that takes off in one country and lands in another |
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inclosure |
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the act of enclosing something inside something else |
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inclosure |
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something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter |
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itineration |
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journeying from place to place preaching or lecturing |
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incasement |
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the act of enclosing something in a case |
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injection |
Noun
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the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure |
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injection |
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the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe |
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injection |
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any solution that is injected (as into the skin) |
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intradermal injection |
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an injection into the skin |
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intramuscular injection |
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an injection into a muscle |
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intravenous injection |
Noun
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an injection into a vein |
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insertion |
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the act of putting one thing into another |
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insertion |
Noun
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a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted |
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intromission |
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the act of putting one thing into another |
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intubation |
Noun
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the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ |
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instillation |
Noun
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the introduction of a liquid by pouring or injection drop by drop |
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instillation |
Noun
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a liquid that is instilled drop by drop |
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instillment |
Noun
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the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop |
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instilment |
Noun
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the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop |
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inclination |
Noun
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the act of inclining |