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Exam: IELTS

hemoptysis

IPA: /hɛmˈɒptɪsɪs/

KK: /hɛˈmɑptɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The act of coughing up blood or blood-stained mucus from the respiratory system.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with hemoptysis after coughing up blood during the examination.

hemorrhage

IPA: /ˈhɛm.ə.rɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose a large amount of blood quickly or to experience a sudden and significant loss of something.

Example: The patient began to hemorrhage after the surgery, requiring immediate medical attention.

noun

Definition: A large and often uncontrolled loss of blood from the body, or a significant loss of something valuable.

Example: The patient suffered a hemorrhage after the surgery and needed immediate medical attention.

transitive verb

Definition: To lose a large amount of something valuable quickly, often referring to money or resources.

Example: The organization began to hemorrhage funds after the project failed.

hemorrhagic

IPA: /ˌhɛm.əˈrædʒ.ɪk/

KK: /hɛˈmɔrədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing bleeding, especially severe bleeding from blood vessels.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a hemorrhagic condition that required immediate medical attention.

hemorrhoidal

IPA: /hɛˈmɔːrɔɪdəl/

KK: /hɛˈmɔɪrɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus that can cause discomfort or bleeding.

Example: The doctor recommended a cream for the hemorrhoidal pain.

noun

Definition: A part related to or affected by swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus, often causing discomfort or bleeding.

Example: The doctor explained that the hemorrhoidal tissue can become inflamed and painful.

hemosiderin

IPA: /ˌhɛm.oʊˈsaɪ.dər.ɪn/

KK: /hɛmoʊˈsaɪdərɪn/

noun

Definition: A substance in the body that stores iron, mainly formed from the breakdown of hemoglobin when red blood cells are destroyed.

Example: Hemosiderin can accumulate in the liver and other organs when there is excess iron in the body.

hemostasis

IPA: /hɪˈmoʊsteɪsɪs/

KK: /hɪˈmoʊstəsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of stopping bleeding or the flow of blood in the body.

Example: The doctor used a special technique to achieve hemostasis during the surgery.

hemostat

IPA: /ˈhiːməʊstæt/

KK: /ˈhiməˌstæt/

noun

Definition: A tool used in surgery to stop bleeding by clamping a blood vessel.

Example: The surgeon used a hemostat to control the bleeding during the operation.

hemostatic

IPA: /hɪˈmoʊstætɪk/

KK: /hɪˈmoʊstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that helps stop bleeding or control hemorrhage.

Example: The doctor applied a hemostatic agent to the wound to prevent excessive blood loss.

noun

Definition: A substance or device that helps stop bleeding by promoting blood clotting.

Example: The doctor used a hemostatic agent to control the patient's bleeding during surgery.

hence

IPA: /hɛns/

KK: /hɛns/

adverb

Definition: For this reason; as a result; therefore.

Example: She was late, hence she missed the beginning of the movie.

henceforth

IPA: /hɛnsˈfɔːθ/

KK: /hɛnsˈfɔrθ/

adverb

Definition: From this time onward; starting now and continuing into the future.

Example: The rules will apply henceforth, so everyone must follow them.

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