Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The process of stopping bleeding or the flow of blood in the body.

Example: The doctor used a special technique to achieve hemostasis during the surgery.

Definition: Describing something that helps stop bleeding or control hemorrhage.

Example: The doctor applied a hemostatic agent to the wound to prevent excessive blood loss.

Definition: A substance or device that helps stop bleeding by promoting blood clotting.

Example: The doctor used a hemostatic agent to control the patient's bleeding during surgery.

Definition: From this time onward; starting now and continuing into the future.

Example: The rules will apply henceforth, so everyone must follow them.

Definition: A way of expressing an idea using two words joined by a conjunction to create a single meaning, instead of using an adjective and a noun together.

Example: The phrase 'sound and fury' is an example of hendiadys, where two words are used to convey a single idea.

Definition: The belief in one god while accepting that other gods may exist.

Example: In some cultures, henotheism allows followers to worship a single deity while acknowledging the presence of others.

Definition: A person who believes in and worships one god without denying the existence of other gods.

Example: As a henotheist, she dedicated her prayers to a single deity while acknowledging the presence of others.

Definition: Treated with a substance that prevents blood clotting, known as heparin.

Example: The patient was given heparinized blood during the surgery to prevent clotting.

Definition: To treat or mix with heparin, a substance that prevents blood from clotting.

Example: The blood samples were heparinized to ensure accurate test results.

Definition: Describing a person or animal that has had a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the liver.

Example: The hepatectomized patient required careful monitoring after the surgery.

Definition: A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the liver.

Example: The doctor recommended a hepatectomy to treat the patient's liver disease.

Definition: Relating to the liver or having characteristics of the liver.

Example: The doctor explained that hepatic function is crucial for overall health.

Definition: A substance or drug that has an effect on the liver.

Example: The doctor prescribed a hepatic medication to help with the patient's liver condition.