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Exam: IELTS

rheumatologist

IPA: /ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ruməˈtɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A medical doctor who focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the joints, such as arthritis.

Example: After months of pain, I finally decided to see a rheumatologist for my joint issues.

rheumatology

IPA: /ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /ruməˈtɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases related to joints, muscles, and bones, particularly those that cause pain and inflammation.

Example: She decided to specialize in rheumatology to help patients with arthritis and other joint disorders.

rheumic

IPA: /ˈruːmɪk/

KK: /ˈruːmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of illness that causes pain and stiffness in the joints and muscles, often associated with inflammation.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a rheumic condition that affected her mobility.

rhinencephalon

IPA: //raɪˈnɛn.sɪˌfæl.ɒn//

KK: /raɪˈnɛn.sɪˌfæl.ɒn/

noun

Definition: The part of the brain that is mainly responsible for the sense of smell.

Example: The rhinencephalon plays a crucial role in how we perceive different odors.

rhinitis

IPA: //raɪˈnɪtɪs//

KK: /raɪˈnɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the lining of the nose becomes swollen and inflamed, often causing symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, and congestion.

Example: She was diagnosed with rhinitis after experiencing persistent nasal congestion and sneezing.

rhinoplasty

IPA: //raɪˈnɒnplæsti//

KK: /raɪˈnɑːplæsti/

noun

Definition: A type of surgery that reshapes or repairs the nose, often done for cosmetic reasons or to improve breathing.

Example: After her rhinoplasty, she felt more confident about her appearance.

rhinoscopy

IPA: //raɪˈnɒskəpi//

KK: /ˈraɪnəˌskɒpi/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure used to examine the inside of the nasal passages with a special tool.

Example: The doctor performed a rhinoscopy to check for any blockages in the patient's nasal passages.

rhinovirus

IPA: //ˈraɪnoʊˌvaɪrəs//

KK: /ˈraɪnoʊˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that is responsible for causing respiratory infections, including the common cold.

Example: The doctor said that my cold was caused by a rhinovirus.

rhizotomy

IPA: //raɪˈzɒtəmi//

KK: /raɪˈzɑːtəmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure that involves cutting the roots of spinal nerves to help reduce pain or control high blood pressure.

Example: The doctor recommended a rhizotomy to alleviate the patient's chronic pain.

rhodamine

IPA: //ˈroʊdəˌmiːn//

KK: /ˈroʊdəˌmin/

noun

Definition: A type of synthetic dye that is red to pink in color and has bright fluorescent properties, often used in coloring materials and biological staining.

Example: The scientist used rhodamine to stain the cells for better visibility under the microscope.

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