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cavity

[kav-i-tee] / ˈkæv ɪ ti /


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The region between Earth's surface and the ionosphere can naturally resonate with electromagnetic waves, much like a large cavity.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

A surveyor's report commissioned by shared-ownership provider, Sage Homes, found evidence the walls may have been wet when plasterboard was installed, and also identified issues with insulation and debris in the cavity walls.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

As immune cells entered the treated area, new blood vessels also formed throughout the stroke cavity.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

Segura and her team sought to create an environment inside the stroke cavity that could support several types of repair at once.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

It swung forward, revealing a hidden cavity behind it from which he took the sword of Gryffindor.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Ventricular expansion refers to enlargement of the fluid-filled cavities within the brain and is considered a sign of poorer brain health.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

She shared that her cancer had spread to her peritoneum, a membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities and protects internal organs.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

This field, known as nanocell engineering, seeks to create cell-like structures with specialized surfaces and internal pores or cavities.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

After brain tumors are removed, a surgeon uses the tiles to line the walls of the empty cavities.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

At a restaurant at the lake’s edge, we eat our fill of fried fish and share a giant bottle of Coca-Cola, which the Doctorita never lets us have for fear of cavities.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau




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