IPA: /əˈfɪərəsɪs/
KK: /əˈfɪrəsɪs/
Definition: A medical procedure where blood is taken from a donor, separated into its parts, and some parts are kept while the rest is returned to the donor.
Example: During apheresis, the doctor collected the plasma from the donor's blood.
IPA: /əˈfoʊniə/
KK: /əˈfoʊniə/
Definition: A condition where a person loses their ability to speak, often due to illness or injury affecting the vocal cords.
Example: After the surgery, she experienced aphonia and could only communicate by whispering.
IPA: /əˈfɒnɪk/
KK: /əˈfɒnɪk/
Definition: Describing a state of being without voice or sound, often referring to someone who cannot speak or is very quiet.
Example: After losing his voice, he felt aphonic and could only communicate through gestures.
IPA: /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/
KK: /ˈæfərɪzəm/
Definition: A short and clever saying that expresses a general truth or principle.
Example: The aphorism 'Actions speak louder than words' reminds us that what we do is more important than what we say.
IPA: /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪ.kli/
KK: /æfərˈɪstɪkli/
Definition: In a way that expresses a general truth or principle, often in a concise and witty manner.
Example: She spoke aphoristically, sharing wise sayings that made everyone think.
IPA: /əˈfoʊtɪk/
KK: /əˈfoʊtɪk/
Definition: Describing an area that does not receive any light, especially in water where plants cannot grow due to the absence of sunlight.
Example: The aphotic zone of the ocean is home to many unique creatures that have adapted to living without light.
IPA: /ˌæf.rəʊ.dɪˈzɪ.ə.kəl/
KK: /æfroʊˈdɪziˌækəl/
Definition: Relating to substances that increase sexual desire or pleasure.
Example: Some people believe that certain foods have aphrodisiacal properties that can enhance romantic feelings.
IPA: /ˈæfθəs/
KK: /ˈæfθəs/
Definition: Relating to small, painful sores that can occur in the mouth.
Example: She suffered from aphthous ulcers, which made it difficult for her to eat.
IPA: /ˌeɪpɪˈkʌltʃərəl/
KK: /ˌeɪpɪˈkʌltʃərəl/
Definition: Related to the practice of beekeeping and the care of bees.
Example: The apicultural techniques used by the farmers improved honey production.
IPA: /ˈeɪpɪˌkʌltʃər/
KK: /ˈeɪpɪˌkʌltʃər/
Definition: The practice of keeping and caring for bees, usually for the purpose of producing honey or other bee products.
Example: Many farmers are turning to apiculture to enhance pollination in their crops.
...