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Exam: IELTS

artery

IPA: /ˈɑːrtəri/

KK: /ˈɑːrtəri/

noun

Definition: A type of blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to different parts of the body.

Example: The doctor explained how the artery supplies oxygen-rich blood to the organs.

artful

IPA: /ˈɑːrtfəl/

KK: /ˈɑrtfəl/

adjective

Definition: Showing skill or cleverness in achieving something, often in a way that is not straightforward.

Example: The artist created an artful design that impressed everyone at the gallery.

artfully

IPA: /ˈɑːrtfəli/

KK: /ˈɑrtfəlɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows skill and creativity, often in a clever or attractive manner.

Example: She artfully arranged the flowers in the vase to create a beautiful display.

arthralgia

IPA: /ɑːrˈθreɪl.dʒə/

KK: /ɑrˈθreɪl.dʒə/

noun

Definition: Pain that occurs in one or more joints of the body.

Example: After the long hike, she experienced arthralgia in her knees and ankles.

arthralgic

IPA: /ɑːrˈθrældʒɪk/

KK: /ɑrˈθræl dʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to pain in the joints.

Example: After the long hike, she felt arthralgic pain in her knees.

arthritic

IPA: /ɑːrˈθrɪtɪk/

KK: /ɑrˈθrɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by a condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints.

Example: She has been experiencing arthritic pain in her knees for several years.

noun

Definition: A person who suffers from a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints.

Example: My grandmother is arthritic and finds it difficult to walk sometimes.

arthritically

IPA: /ɑːrˈθrɪtɪkli/

KK: /ɑrˈθrɪtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is typical of someone suffering from arthritis, often involving pain or stiffness in the joints.

Example: She moved arthritically, struggling to keep up with her friends during the hike.

arthritis

IPA: /ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/

KK: /ɑrˈθraɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition that causes inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. It can happen for various reasons and comes in different types, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Example: My grandmother suffers from arthritis, which makes it hard for her to move her knees.

arthrodesis

IPA: /ˌɑːrθrəˈdiːsɪs/

KK: /ɑrˈθrɒdəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure that permanently connects two bones in a joint, preventing movement and often relieving pain.

Example: The doctor recommended arthrodesis to help with the patient's severe joint pain.

arthropathy

IPA: /ɑːrˈθrɒpəθi/

KK: /ɑrˈθrɒpəθi/

noun

Definition: A condition that affects a joint, causing pain or dysfunction.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with arthropathy after she complained of joint pain.

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