keck

American  

[kek] / kɛk /

verb (used without object)

1. to retch; be nauseated.

2. to feel or show disgust or strong dislike.

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keck ¹ British  

/ kɛk /

verb

1. to retch or feel nausea

2. to feel or express disgust

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keck ² British  

/ kɛk /

noun

1. another name for cow parsnip cow parsley

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Etymology

Origin of keck

First recorded in 1595–1605; perhaps akin to choke

Example Sentences

Last year’s flu season was one of the worst, “but little did we know what was in store for us this year,” said Dr. Neha Nanda, medical director of antimicrobial stewardship with Keck Medicine of USC.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. René Javier Sotelo, a urologic oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, notes that the fight against cancer in Southern California, amid long-standing disparities facing vulnerable communities, is very much about overcoming educational, cultural and socioeconomic barriers.

From Los Angeles Times

Observations from the University of California-operated Keck II Telescope in Hawaii uncovered cooler gas extending much farther from the galaxy, reaching distances of up to 15 kiloparsecs from the black hole.

From Science Daily

The galaxy contains large amounts of dust that block visible light, preventing telescopes like Keck from seeing deep into its interior.

From Science Daily

Scientists at the USC Roski Eye Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC, are beginning a phase 2b clinical trial to test whether stem cells can be used to replace damaged retinal cells and potentially restore vision.

From Science Daily