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Word

PSP

Phoneticspsp

Definitions

01handheld game console

B1 · Computing

n. Stands for PlayStation Portable. A small, handheld device made by Sony for playing video games and watching movies.

n. Abbreviation for PlayStation Portable. A handheld game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, released in 2004.

“He spent the whole train ride playing games on his old PSP.”

“Although Sony has moved on to newer hardware, the PSP remains a popular device for collectors and enthusiasts of portable gaming history.”

Synonyms

handheldportable console

02medical condition

C1 · Medicine

n. Stands for progressive supranuclear palsy. A rare brain disease that causes problems with walking, balance, and eye movements.

n. Abbreviation for progressive supranuclear palsy. A degenerative disease involving the gradual deterioration of specific areas of the brain, affecting movement and cognition.

“The doctor explained that PSP is often mistaken for Parkinson's disease in its early stages.”

“Clinical diagnosis of PSP remains challenging due to the significant overlap of symptoms with other neurodegenerative movement disorders.”

Technical

Synonyms

Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome

03shellfish poisoning

C1 · Medicine

n. Stands for paralytic shellfish poisoning. A serious illness you can get from eating shellfish that contain dangerous toxins.

n. Abbreviation for paralytic shellfish poisoning. A life-threatening syndrome resulting from the ingestion of shellfish contaminated with saxitoxins produced by certain algae.

“Health officials closed the beach to fishing after several cases of PSP were reported.”

“The rapid onset of PSP symptoms, including numbness and respiratory distress, requires immediate medical intervention to prevent fatal outcomes.”

Technical

04image editing software

B2 · Computing

n. Stands for PaintShop Pro. A computer program used for editing and organizing digital photos.

n. Abbreviation for PaintShop Pro. A raster and vector graphics editor for Microsoft Windows, originally published by Jasc Software.

“She used PSP to crop the photos and adjust the brightness before uploading them.”

“Many photographers preferred PSP over its competitors due to its one-time purchase model and robust set of photo-restoration tools.”

Domain

Computing

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