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Exam: IELTS

epidemiological

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of how diseases spread and affect populations.

Example: The researchers conducted an epidemiological study to understand the outbreak of the virus.

epidemiologist

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiˈɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiˈɒlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who studies how diseases spread and affect populations.

Example: The epidemiologist conducted research to understand the outbreak of the virus.

epidemiology

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiˈɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The field of study that focuses on how diseases spread, their causes, and how to control them in groups of people.

Example: Epidemiology helps us understand how diseases affect different populations.

epiderm

IPA: //ˈɛpɪdɜrm//

KK: /ˈɛpɪdɜrm/

noun

Definition: The outer layer of skin that protects the body.

Example: The epidermis acts as a barrier against environmental damage.

epidermal

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrməl/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈdɜrməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the outer layer of skin.

Example: The doctor explained that the epidermal layer protects the body from external harm.

epidermic

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪk/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈdɜrmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the outer layer of skin or bark.

Example: The epidermic layer protects the body from external elements.

epidermis

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈdɜrmɪs/

noun

Definition: The outer layer of skin in animals, which protects the body and covers the dermis underneath. It can also refer to the outer layer of cells on plants.

Example: The epidermis acts as a barrier to protect the body from harmful substances.

epidermoid

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɔɪd/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈdɜrmɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling the outer layer of skin cells in an organism.

Example: The doctor explained that the growth was an epidermoid cyst, which is a type of benign tumor.

epidotic

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈdɒtɪk/

KK: /ɛpɪˈdɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is related to or resembles a specific mineral called epidote.

Example: The geologist noted the epidotic features in the rock sample.

epidural

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈdjuːrəl/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈdʊrəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located on or over the outermost layer of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

Example: The doctor recommended an epidural injection to help manage the pain during labor.

noun

Definition: A medical procedure where a local anesthetic is injected into the space around the spinal cord to block pain, often used during childbirth or certain surgeries.

Example: The doctor recommended an epidural to help manage the pain during labor.

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