Medical Conditions And Disorders

adjective describing a person who has autism, a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior

• Many autistic individuals have unique talents and abilities.
• My cousin is autistic and he loves playing video games.
• Some people use 'autistic' as a derogatory term, which is not okay.
• His mind works in such an autistic way, always focused on the details.

verb to distort or change the shape or form of something

• The accident caused the metal to deform and lose its original shape.
• I accidentally sat on my glasses and now they're all deformed.
• She didn't like how the dress fit her so she decided to deform it to make it more stylish.
• The scandal has the potential to deform his reputation beyond repair.

adjective describing someone who is easily excited or agitated

• The excitable child could barely contain his enthusiasm during the science experiment.
• She's always been excitable, especially when it comes to parties.
• My excitable friend was jumping up and down when she heard the news.
• His excitable nature made him a great candidate for the job in sales.

adjective describing someone or something with a hump on their back

• The humpbacked whale is known for its distinctive shape and large size.
• I saw a humpbacked man walking down the street today.
• That dude is so humpbacked, he looks like a question mark!
• The humpbacked bridge arched gracefully over the river.

noun the state of being delayed or held back in terms of progress or development

• Intellectual retardation is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
• The doctor explained that the child's mental retardation may require specialized education and support.
• Using the term 'retardation' as an insult is offensive and disrespectful.
• The economic retardation of the region was evident in the lack of infrastructure development.

noun NCGS is an acronym that stands for Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity.

• Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is a condition in which individuals experience symptoms similar to those of celiac disease after consuming gluten.
• My friend was recently diagnosed with NCGS, so she has to be really careful about what she eats.
• I heard NCGS can really mess with your stomach if you eat gluten.
• Dealing with NCGS is like walking on eggshells when it comes to food choices.

adjective a term used to describe something or someone without a head or leader

• The medical condition known as acephal refers to the absence of a head.
• I heard that acephal is a rare disorder where someone is born without a head.
• Did you know there's a condition called acephal where a person doesn't have a head?
• The team was like an acephal organization, lacking clear leadership and direction.

adjective relating to the top of the skull or head

• The acrocranial region of the skull is located at the top of the head.
• She has a bump on her acrocranial area from hitting her head on the door frame.
• I always feel a bit lightheaded in my acrocranial zone after a long day.
• His ideas are so innovative, they seem to come straight from his acrocranial space.

noun a strong enthusiasm or obsession for heights or high places

• The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient with acromania, a rare mental disorder characterized by an obsession with heights.
• I think my friend has acromania because she always wants to climb to the highest point in every building we visit.
• Dude, you're totally acromaniac if you keep insisting on bungee jumping from that bridge.
• His acromania for success drove him to reach the pinnacle of his career.

adjective relating to or affecting the adrenal cortex, which is the outer layer of the adrenal glands responsible for producing hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone

• The adrenocortical hormones play a crucial role in regulating metabolism and stress response.
• I heard that adrenocortical function can be affected by chronic stress.
• My friend told me that messing with your adrenocortical system is no joke.
• Her adrenocortical levels were off the charts, indicating high levels of stress.