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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

varyingly

IPA: /ˈvɛrɪŋli/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that changes or differs from one situation to another.

Example: The weather can be varyingly hot or cold throughout the year.

vascular

IPA: /ˈvæskjʊlər/

KK: /ˈvæskjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the system of vessels that carry fluids like blood or sap in animals and plants.

Example: The doctor explained how vascular health is important for overall well-being.

vascularity

IPA: /ˈvæskjʊlərɪti/

KK: /ˈvæskjʊlərɪti/

noun

Definition: The extent to which blood vessels are visible in a specific area of the body.

Example: The athlete's vascularity was impressive, showing clear definition in his muscles.

vascularization

IPA: /ˌvæskjʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌvæskjʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of forming blood vessels in the body, especially when it happens abnormally or excessively.

Example: The doctor explained that vascularization is crucial for healing wounds.

vasculature

IPA: //ˈvæskjʊlətʃər//

KK: /ˈvæskjʊlətʃər/

noun

Definition: The system of blood vessels in the body or within a specific organ or area.

Example: The doctor studied the vasculature of the heart to understand its function better.

vasiform

IPA: /ˈvæsɪfɔrm/

KK: /ˈvæsɪfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Having the shape or form of a container or tube.

Example: The vasiform structure of the plant allows it to transport nutrients efficiently.

vasoactive

IPA: //ˈveɪzoʊˌæktɪv//

KK: /ˈvæzoʊˌæktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that can cause blood vessels to either narrow or widen, affecting blood flow and pressure.

Example: Certain medications are vasoactive and can help manage blood pressure levels.

vasoconstrictor

IPA: /ˌveɪzoʊkənˈstrɪktər/

KK: /ˌveɪzoʊkənˈstrɪktər/

noun

Definition: A substance or nerve that causes blood vessels to narrow, which can increase blood pressure.

Example: The doctor prescribed a vasoconstrictor to help manage the patient's blood pressure.

vasodilatation

IPA: /ˌveɪzoʊˌdaɪləˈteɪʃən/

KK: /væzoʊˌdaɪləˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of widening or enlarging a blood vessel.

Example: During exercise, vasodilatation helps increase blood flow to the muscles.

vasodilation

IPA: /ˌveɪzoʊdaɪˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌvæzoʊdaɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of blood vessels becoming wider, which allows more blood to flow through them.

Example: During exercise, vasodilation helps increase blood flow to the muscles.

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