Research Studies

noun a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries

• Hypertension is a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure.
• My doctor told me I have hypertension, so I need to start watching my salt intake.
• I never realized how serious hypertension could be until my uncle was diagnosed with it.
• The tension in the room was so high, it felt like a form of hypertension among the group.

noun a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep

• Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.
• My friend has narcolepsy, so he often falls asleep unexpectedly during the day.
• I heard that narcolepsy is like having a superpower that makes you fall asleep at any moment.
• His narcolepsy causes him to drift off into dreamland at the most inconvenient times.

noun A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases

• The nephrologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases.
• My friend's dad is a nephrologist who helps people with kidney problems.
• I heard that nephrologist is the kidney doctor, right?
• The nephrologist is like a detective, trying to uncover the mysteries of kidney function.

noun a chronic condition characterized by excess lymph fluid that causes swelling in the body's tissues

• Lymphoedema is a chronic condition characterized by swelling in the arms or legs due to a blockage in the lymphatic system.
• My aunt has been dealing with lymphoedema for years and it can be quite uncomfortable for her.
• Dealing with lymphoedema is a real pain in the neck, but my mom manages it well.
• The lymphoedema of bureaucracy can slow down the progress of any project.

noun a skin condition characterized by loss of pigment in patches

• Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment.
• My friend was diagnosed with vitiligo last year and has been learning to embrace her unique skin.
• Some people call vitiligo 'vit'
• In a world full of colors, vitiligo adds its own beautiful shade of uniqueness.