Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A substance in the body that stores iron, mainly formed from the breakdown of hemoglobin when red blood cells are destroyed.

Example: Hemosiderin can accumulate in the liver and other organs when there is excess iron in the body.

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: A tool used in surgery to stop bleeding by clamping a blood vessel.

Example: The surgeon used a hemostat to control the bleeding during the operation.

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: For this reason; as a result; therefore.

Example: She was late, hence she missed the beginning of the movie.

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

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

Definition: From this time on; from now on.

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

Definition: Describing a line of verse that has eleven syllables.

Example: The poem was written in a hendecasyllabic form, showcasing its unique rhythm.

Definition: A type of poetic line that consists of eleven syllables.

Example: The poem was written in hendecasyllabic verse, showcasing the beauty of eleven-syllable lines.

Definition: A type of line or verse in poetry that has eleven syllables.

Example: The poem's hendecasyllable structure gives it a unique rhythm.

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.