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lightening

[ lahyt-n-ing ]

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity, occurring toward the end of pregnancy, changing the contour of the abdomen and facilitating breathing by lessening pressure under the diaphragm.


lightening

/ ˈ±ô²¹Éª³ÙÉ™²Ôɪŋ /

noun

  1. obstetrics the sensation, experienced by many women late in pregnancy when the head of the fetus enters the pelvis, of a reduction in pressure on the diaphragm, making it easier to breathe
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lightening1

First recorded in 1520–30; lighten 2 + -ing 1
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Skin-whitening or lightening, also known as bleaching in Nigeria, is used in different parts of the world for cosmetic reasons, though these often have deep cultural roots.

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Doncic expressed shock at the trade and might well be thinking hard about lightening up rather than lighting up.

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But he added that if the government wanted to boost growth quickly, then "lightening the burden that the Budget loaded onto the retail sector" should be a priority.

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It was Mott's nature to be a quiet voice in the background, whereas McCullum will be on the front foot and lightening the load on the captain.

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Some mood lightening seemed in order given how far the team has come since its 1-5 start.

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