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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

paregoric

IPA: /ˌpær.ɪˈɡɔːr.ɪk/

KK: /pæˈrɛɡərɪk/

noun

Definition: A medicinal liquid that contains opium and is used to relieve pain and treat diarrhea.

Example: The doctor prescribed paregoric to help manage her severe abdominal cramps.

parenchymal

IPA: /pəˈrɛŋkɪməl/

KK: /pəˈrɛŋkɪməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the functional tissue of an organ, especially in contrast to the connective or supportive tissue.

Example: The doctor explained that the parenchymal cells are crucial for the organ's function.

parenchymatous

IPA: /pəˈrɛŋkɪˌmætəs/

KK: /pəˈrɛŋkɪˌmætəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the functional tissue of an organ, especially in plants and animals, that is responsible for carrying out specific functions.

Example: The parenchymatous cells in the plant are essential for photosynthesis and storage.

parenthesize

IPA: /ˌpærənˈθaɪz/

KK: /pærənˈθaɪz/

verb

Definition: To put words or phrases inside parentheses to show that they are additional information or not essential to the main point.

Example: In the sentence, she explained her point (which was very clear), using parentheses to parenthesize extra details.

parenthetic

IPA: /pəˈrɛnθɪtɪk/

KK: /pɛrənˈθɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling parentheses, often used to describe something that is added as an aside or that digresses from the main point.

Example: The parenthetic remarks in her essay made it difficult to follow her main argument.

parenthetical

IPA: /pəˈrɛnθɪkəl/

KK: /pɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or set off by parentheses, often used to provide additional information or clarification in a sentence.

Example: The teacher made a parenthetical comment to explain the concept further.

noun

Definition: A word, phrase, or remark that is added to a sentence as extra information, often set off by commas or parentheses.

Example: The teacher's explanation included a parenthetical that clarified the main point.

parenthetically

IPA: /pəˈrɛnθɪkli/

KK: /pɛrənˈθɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the main point, often used to add extra information or a comment.

Example: She mentioned, parenthetically, that she would be late to the meeting.

parergon

IPA: /pəˈrɛrɡɒn/

KK: /pæˈrɪrˌɡɒn/

noun

Definition: A piece of work that adds to or comes from a larger work, often serving as a supplement or an extra detail.

Example: The artist created a parergon that beautifully complemented the main painting.

paresis

IPA: /pəˈriːsɪs/

KK: /pɛrˈiːsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by slight or partial paralysis, affecting movement or control of muscles.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with paresis after experiencing weakness in their limbs.

paresthesia

IPA: /ˌpær.ɛsˈθiː.ʒə/

KK: /pɛrˈɛsθiə/

noun

Definition: A feeling on the skin that can include sensations like tingling, burning, or itching, but does not have a clear physical reason.

Example: After sitting in one position for too long, I experienced paresthesia in my legs.

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