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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

urolith

IPA: /ˈjʊərəˌlɪθ/

KK: /ˈjʊərəˌlɪθ/

noun

Definition: A stone or calcified mass that forms in the urinary tract, often causing pain or blockage.

Example: The doctor explained that the patient had a urolith that needed to be removed surgically.

urolithiasis

IPA: /ˌjʊərəʊˈlɪθiəsɪs/

KK: /juːrəˈlɪθiəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where stones form in the urinary system, causing pain and other health issues.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with urolithiasis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.

urologic

IPA: /ˌjʊəˈrɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /juˈrɑlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of medicine that deals with the urinary system and male reproductive organs.

Example: The urologic examination is important for diagnosing urinary tract issues.

urological

IPA: /ˌjʊəˈrɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /juˈrɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of medicine that deals with the urinary system and male reproductive organs.

Example: The doctor specializes in urological conditions and treatments.

urology

IPA: /jʊˈrɒlədʒi/

KK: /jʊˈrɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The area of medicine that focuses on problems related to the urinary system and the male reproductive organs.

Example: He decided to specialize in urology after completing his medical training.

uroscopy

IPA: /juˈrɒskəpi/

KK: /jʊˈrɒskəpi/

noun

Definition: The process of examining urine to diagnose health conditions.

Example: The doctor ordered a uroscopy to check for any abnormalities in the patient's urine.

urostyle

IPA: /ˈjʊərəʊstaɪl/

KK: /ˈjuːrəˌstaɪl/

noun

Definition: A long, rod-like bone at the back of the spine in some fish and amphibians, made from fused vertebrae, which helps support the body.

Example: The urostyle provides structural support in the skeleton of frogs and toads.

urtext

IPA: /ˈɜːrˌtɛkst/

KK: /ˈɜrˌtɛkst/

noun

Definition: The original version of a text, such as a musical score or a literary work, from which later versions are derived.

Example: The composer referred to the urtext to ensure the performance was true to the original intentions.

urticant

IPA: /ˈɜːrtɪkənt/

KK: /ˈɜːrtɪkənt/

adjective

Definition: Causing a sensation of itching or stinging on the skin.

Example: The urticant substance in the plant caused a rash on my arm.

noun

Definition: A substance that causes a feeling of itching or stinging on the skin.

Example: The urticant in the plant made my skin itch after I touched it.

urticate

IPA: /ˈɜːrtɪkeɪt/

KK: /ˈɜːrtɪkeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition that involves the presence of hives on the skin, often causing itching or irritation.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with an urticate rash after the allergic reaction.

intransitive verb

Definition: To cause a stinging or itching feeling on the skin.

Example: The plant can urticate if you touch it without protection.

transitive verb

Definition: To sting or whip someone with nettles or to cause a stinging sensation similar to that of nettles.

Example: The plant can urticate the skin if touched carelessly.

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