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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

sarcoid

IPA: /ˈsɑːrkɔɪd/

KK: /sɑrˈkɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is related to or looks like flesh.

Example: The doctor explained that the sarcoid tissue can appear in various organs.

noun

Definition: A type of tumor or disease that causes small lumps to form in the body, often affecting the skin and lungs.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with sarcoid after examining the nodules on her skin.

sarcolemma

IPA: /sɑːrˈkɒl.ə.mə/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊlɛmə/

noun

Definition: A thin layer that surrounds and protects a muscle fiber, helping it function properly.

Example: The sarcolemma plays a crucial role in muscle contraction by regulating the entry and exit of ions.

sarcolemmal

IPA: /sɑːrˈkɒləməl/

KK: /sɑrˈkɒləməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the membrane that surrounds muscle cells.

Example: The sarcolemmal structure is essential for muscle contraction.

sarcoma

IPA: /sɑːrˈkoʊmə/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A type of cancer that forms in the connective tissues of the body, such as bones, cartilage, and muscles.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a rare form of sarcoma that required immediate treatment.

sarcomatosis

IPA: /ˌsɑːrkəˈmoʊtəˌsɪs/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊməˌtoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where many tumors called sarcomas develop in different areas of the body.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with sarcomatosis after several tumors were found during the examination.

sarcomatous

IPA: /sɑːrˈkoʊmətəs/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊmətəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of cancer that arises from connective tissues, such as bone, muscle, or fat, and resembles sarcoma.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a sarcomatous tumor that required immediate treatment.

sarcomere

IPA: /ˈsɑrkəˌmɪr/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊmɪr/

noun

Definition: A small segment of muscle tissue that is part of a larger muscle fiber, responsible for muscle contraction.

Example: Each sarcomere shortens when the muscle contracts, allowing movement.

sarcoplasm

IPA: //ˈsɑːrkəˌplæzəm//

KK: /sɑrˈkɒplæzəm/

noun

Definition: The fluid part of a muscle cell that surrounds the myofibrils and contains various organelles and substances necessary for muscle function.

Example: The sarcoplasm is essential for the energy production needed during muscle contraction.

sarcoplasmic

IPA: /sɑːrˈkɒpləzmɪk/

KK: /sɑrˈkɒplæzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the fluid substance found in muscle cells that surrounds the myofibrils.

Example: The sarcoplasmic reticulum plays a crucial role in muscle contraction.

sarcosomal

IPA: /sɑːrˈkoʊsəʊməl/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊsəˌməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to small structures within muscle cells that are involved in energy production.

Example: The study focused on the sarcosomal components of muscle tissue.

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