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globish
nounC1/C2
/ˈɡləʊbɪʃ/A simplified, international version of English, typically using a reduced vocabulary (around 1500 words) and basic grammar, designed for global communication among non-native speakers.
globoid
adjectivenounRare
/ˈɡləʊbɔɪd/A shape that is approximately spherical or ball-like.
globular cluster
nounLow
/ˈɡlɒbjʊlə ˈklʌstə/A spherical collection of stars that orbits a galactic core as a satellite.
globule
nounC1
/ˈɡlɒb.juːl/A very small drop or ball of a liquid or semi-liquid substance.
globulin
nounC1
/ˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/Any of a group of simple proteins that are insoluble in pure water but soluble in dilute salt solutions and found widely in blood serum, milk, muscle, and plant seeds.
globus
nounRare / Technical
/ˈɡləʊbəs/A round or spherical object, mass, or figure; a globe.
globus hystericus
nounRare/Technical
/ˌɡləʊbəs hɪˈsterɪkəs/A sensation of a lump or tightness in the throat, typically not caused by a physical obstruction.
glochid
nounVery Low
/ˈɡləʊkɪd/A barbed hair or spine, especially one of the fine, irritating bristles found on certain cacti like prickly pears (genus Opuntia).
glochidium
nounVery low (highly technical)
/ɡlə(ʊ)ˈkɪdɪəm/A microscopic, hooked larval stage of certain freshwater mussels, typically parasitic on fish.
glock
nounC1
/ɡlɒk/A type of semi-automatic pistol, originally designed and manufactured by the Austrian company Glock Ges.m.b.H., characterized by its polymer frame and simplified design.
glockenspiel
nounLow
/ˈɡlɒkənʃpiːl/A percussion instrument with tuned metal bars arranged like a keyboard, played with mallets.
glogg
nounC1
/ɡlɒɡ/A traditional Scandinavian mulled wine or punch served warm, especially around Christmas.
glom
nounverbverb-transitiveMedium-Low
/ɡlɒm/To grab, seize, or take something, especially in a greedy or sudden manner.
glomeration
nounLow (C1/C2 Level)
/ˌɡlɒm.əˈreɪ.ʃən/A dense cluster or accumulation of things.
glomerule
nounRare
/ˈɡlɒm.ə.ruːl/A small, compact cluster of something, especially of flowers in a dense, rounded head or of tiny blood vessels in the kidney.
glomerulitis
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˌɡlɒm.ər.jʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/Inflammation of the glomeruli, which are the tiny filtering units in the kidneys.
glomerulonephritis
nounC2
/ɡlɒˌmɛr(j)ʊləʊnɪˈfraɪtɪs/A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidneys.
glomerulus
nounC1/C2
/ɡlɒˈmɛr(j)ʊləs/A tiny, spherical cluster of capillaries or nerves, particularly the functional filtration unit of the kidney where blood is filtered to form urine.
glomma
nounLow
/ˈɡlɒmə/An informal, primarily American English verb meaning to grab, seize, or take possession of something, often quickly or eagerly.
glomus
nounVery Low
/ˈɡləʊ.məs/A small, globular structure; specifically, a small ball-like cluster of cells, particularly of blood vessels or nerves.

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