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Exam: IELTS

anaerobe

IPA: /ˈænəˌroʊb/

KK: /ˈænəˌroʊb/

noun

Definition: A type of organism that can survive and grow without oxygen in its environment.

Example: Some bacteria are anaerobes and thrive in environments like deep soil or the intestines of animals.

anaerobic

IPA: /ˌænəˈroʊbɪk/

KK: /ˌænəˈroʊbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that occurs or exists without oxygen, often referring to certain organisms or environments.

Example: Some bacteria are anaerobic and can thrive in environments without oxygen.

anaerobically

IPA: /ˌænəˈroʊbɪkli/

KK: /ˌænəˈroʊbɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not need oxygen, often referring to certain biological processes.

Example: Some bacteria can live and grow anaerobically, thriving without oxygen.

anaerobiosis

IPA: /ˌænəˌroʊˈbaɪəsɪs/

KK: /ˌænəˌroʊˈbaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition in which life is maintained without the presence of oxygen.

Example: Some bacteria thrive in anaerobiosis, allowing them to survive in environments where oxygen is not available.

anaesthesia

IPA: //əˈniːsθiə//

KK: /əˈniːsθiə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where sensation is lost, often used during surgeries to prevent pain.

Example: The patient was given anaesthesia before the operation to ensure they felt no pain.

anaesthesiology

IPA: /ˌænəsθiˈziːələdʒi/

KK: /əˌniːsθiˈzɪəʊlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of medicine that focuses on the administration of anesthesia and the management of pain during and after surgical procedures.

Example: She decided to specialize in anaesthesiology to help patients feel comfortable during surgery.

anaesthetist

IPA: //əˈnɛsθɪtɪst//

KK: /əˈnɛsθɪtɪst/

noun

Definition: A medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia to patients during surgery or other medical procedures.

Example: The anaesthetist carefully monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the operation.

anagen

IPA: /ˈænəˌdʒɛn/

KK: /ˈænəˌdʒɛn/

noun

Definition: The phase in the hair growth cycle where new hair is produced from stem cells.

Example: During the anagen phase, hair grows actively and can last for several years.

anagenesis

IPA: /ˌænəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

KK: /ænəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A process in evolution where one species gradually changes into another without splitting into different branches.

Example: The concept of anagenesis helps explain how species can evolve over time in a straight line.

anagram

IPA: /ˈænəˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈænəˌɡræm/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase created by changing the order of the letters in another word or phrase.

Example: The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

verb

Definition: To rearrange the letters of a word or phrase to create a new word or phrase, often using all the original letters exactly once.

Example: She loves to anagram words during her free time.

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