degree of discomfort

collocation in English

meaningsofdegreeanddiscomfort

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degree
noun
uk
/dɪˈɡriː/us
/dɪˈɡriː/
(an) amount or level ...
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discomfort
noun[C or U]
uk
/dɪˈskʌm.fət/us
/dɪˈskʌm.fɚt/
a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that ...
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(Definition ofdegreeanddiscomfortfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In particular, we do not know thedegreeofdiscomfort, if any, caused by withholding nutrition or reducing fluid input.
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Monitoring in an awake patient also may induce somedegreeofdiscomfortand sometimes deep breathing, swallowing and neck movements interfere with measurements.
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Bed rest in the lateral decubitus position is then required to reduce the separation, and the duration of treatment depends upon thedegreeofdiscomfortand soft tissue swelling.
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While there remains inevitably a considerabledegreeofdiscomfort, rapid progress is being made.
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They posses a very high degree of safety, a very high degree of manoeuvrability, and an absolutely exceptionaldegreeofdiscomfort.
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If this fabric were used in shirts would it not be suitable for monks and others who require the utmostdegreeofdiscomfort?
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Again, how can one assess thedegreeofdiscomfortin different parts of the same theatre of operations?
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The degree of pain is a matter of argument, but it is generally admitted that the probability is that the animals do suffer adegreeofdiscomfortor pain.
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Patients who undergo tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction will experience varying degrees of discomfort and chest wall asymmetry during the expansion phase.
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Thedegreeofdiscomfortvaries among patients.
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Dong was quite comfortable with his masterpiece and enjoyed his meal as usual, while the rest of the audience were said to have experienced a highdegreeofdiscomfort.
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Now they are, in many cases, in tents or huts, in varying degrees of discomfort.
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