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Exam: IELTS

phlebitis

IPA: /fləˈbɪtɪs/

KK: /fləˈbɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where a vein becomes swollen and inflamed, often causing pain and discomfort.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with phlebitis after she complained of pain in her leg.

phlebology

IPA: /flɛˈbɒlədʒi/

KK: /flɛbˈɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: This is a field of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of veins and their related health issues.

Example: She decided to specialize in phlebology to help patients with vein disorders.

phlebotomist

IPA: //fləˈbɒtəˌmɪst//

KK: /fləˈbɑːtəˌmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is trained to take blood from patients for medical tests or donations.

Example: The phlebotomist carefully collected the blood sample from the patient.

phlebotomy

IPA: /fləˈbɒtəmi/

KK: /fləˈbɑtəmi/

noun

Definition: The practice of drawing blood from a vein for medical purposes, such as testing or treatment.

Example: The nurse performed a phlebotomy to collect a blood sample for testing.

phlegm

IPA: /flɛm/

KK: /flɛm/

noun

Definition: A thick, sticky substance produced in the respiratory system, often when someone has a cold or infection.

Example: When I have a cold, I often cough up phlegm.

phlegmatic

IPA: //flɛɡˈmætɪk//

KK: /flɛɡˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a calm and slow temperament, often showing little emotion or enthusiasm.

Example: Despite the chaos around him, he remained phlegmatic and composed.

phlegmiest

IPA: /ˈflɛɡmiːəst/

KK: /ˈflɛɡmiːɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most sluggish or apathetic in nature, often used to describe someone who is slow to react or lacks enthusiasm.

Example: After a long day, he felt the phlegmiest he had ever been, unable to muster the energy to do anything.

phloem

IPA: //ˈfloʊ.ɛm//

KK: /ˈfloʊ.ɛm/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue in plants that transports food and nutrients from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Example: The phloem is essential for transporting sugars produced during photosynthesis.

pho

IPA: /fɒ/

KK: /fo/

noun

Definition: A Vietnamese dish consisting of rice noodles served in a flavorful broth, often with meat and herbs.

Example: I love to eat pho on cold days because it's warm and comforting.

phobia

IPA: /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

KK: /ˈfoʊbiə/

noun

Definition: A strong and unreasonable fear of something that makes a person want to avoid it, even if they know it is not dangerous.

Example: She has a phobia of spiders, which makes it hard for her to be in places where they might be.

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