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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

plethoric

IPA: /ˈplɛθərɪk/

KK: /ˈplɛθərɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having an excessive amount of something, often referring to an overabundance of blood or wealth; can also describe something that is overly elaborate or inflated in style.

Example: The author's plethoric writing style made the book difficult to read.

plethysmogram

IPA: /plɛˈθɪzməˌɡræm/

KK: /plɛˈθɪzməˌɡræm/

noun

Definition: A record created by a device that measures changes in volume within an organ or body part, often used to assess blood flow or other physiological changes.

Example: The doctor reviewed the plethysmogram to analyze the patient's blood circulation.

plethysmography

IPA: /plɛˌθɪzməˈɡrɑfi/

KK: /plɛˌθɪzməˈɡrɑfi/

noun

Definition: A medical test that measures changes in volume within an organ or body part, often used to assess blood flow or lung function.

Example: The doctor ordered a plethysmography to evaluate the patient's blood circulation.

pleura

IPA: /ˈplʊərə/

KK: /ˈplʊərə/

noun

Definition: A thin, flexible membrane that covers each lung and lines the chest cavity in mammals.

Example: The doctor explained that the pleura helps protect the lungs and allows them to expand and contract smoothly.

pleural

IPA: /ˈplʊrəl/

KK: /ˈplʊrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the pleura, which are the membranes surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity.

Example: The doctor explained that the pleural cavity can become inflamed, causing pain during breathing.

pleurisy

IPA: /ˈplʊərɪsi/

KK: /ˈplʊrɪsi/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs, becomes inflamed, often causing pain during breathing and coughing.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with pleurisy after she complained of sharp chest pain.

pleuritic

IPA: /ˈplʊərɪtɪk/

KK: /ˈplʊərɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by a condition that causes inflammation of the pleura, which are the membranes surrounding the lungs.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with pleuritic pain, indicating inflammation in the chest area.

pleuropneumonia

IPA: /ˌplʊəroʊpnuːˈmoʊniə/

KK: /plʊəroʊpnuːˈmoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A serious infectious disease that affects cattle, causing inflammation in the lungs and the lining around them.

Example: The farmer was worried about the outbreak of pleuropneumonia in his herd.

plexiform

IPA: /ˈplɛksɪfɔrm/

KK: /ˈplɛksɪfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Having a structure that resembles a network or a complex arrangement of interconnected parts.

Example: The plexiform layer in the retina plays a crucial role in visual processing.

plexus

IPA: /ˈplɛksəs/

KK: /ˈplɛksəs/

noun

Definition: A network or combination of interlaced parts, often referring to a structure made up of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatics.

Example: The doctor explained how the cardiac plexus controls the heart's rhythm.

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