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Exam: IELTS

hypothermia

IPA: //ˌhaɪpəˈθɜrmiə//

KK: /haɪpəˈθɜrmiə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the body temperature drops to a dangerously low level, which can be life-threatening.

Example: After falling into the icy water, he suffered from hypothermia and needed immediate medical attention.

hypothermic

IPA: //haɪpəˈθɜːrmɪk//

KK: /haɪpəˈθɜrmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a body temperature that is lower than normal, often due to prolonged exposure to cold.

Example: After being stranded in the snow, he was found in a hypothermic state and needed immediate medical attention.

hypothesis

IPA: /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

KK: /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A proposed explanation for something that can be tested through study or experimentation.

Example: The scientist formed a hypothesis about how the disease spreads.

hypothesize

IPA: /haɪˈpɒθəsaɪz/

KK: /haɪˈpɑːθəˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make an educated guess or suggestion based on limited evidence, often as a starting point for further investigation.

Example: Scientists often hypothesize about the causes of climate change before conducting experiments.

transitive verb

Definition: To suggest or propose an idea or explanation that can be tested or investigated.

Example: Scientists often hypothesize about the causes of climate change before conducting experiments.

hypothetical

IPA: //haɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl//

KK: /haɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a situation or idea that is based on a guess or theory rather than something real or certain.

Example: In a hypothetical scenario, we can explore what might happen if we changed the rules.

hypothetically

IPA: /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/

KK: /haɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on a suggestion or theory rather than something real or certain.

Example: Hypothetically, if we had unlimited resources, we could solve many of the world's problems.

hypothyroid

IPA: //haɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪd//

KK: /haɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where a person's thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones, leading to various health issues.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a hypothyroid condition that required medication.

hypothyroidism

IPA: /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/

KK: /haɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, leading to a slower metabolism and various health issues.

Example: She was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after experiencing fatigue and weight gain.

hypotonia

IPA: /ˌhaɪpəˈtoʊniə/

KK: /haɪpəˈtoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is less than normal muscle tone, leading to weakness and reduced strength in the muscles.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the child with hypotonia after observing their weak muscle tone.

hypotonic

IPA: /ˌhaɪpəˈtɒnɪk/

KK: /haɪpəˈtɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a solution that has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution, often leading to a lower osmotic pressure.

Example: The hypotonic solution caused the cells to swell as water moved in.

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