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Exam: IELTS

sarcoma

IPA: /sɑːrˈkoʊmə/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A type of cancer that forms in the connective tissues of the body, such as bones, cartilage, and muscles.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a rare form of sarcoma that required immediate treatment.

sarcomatosis

IPA: /ˌsɑːrkəˈmoʊtəˌsɪs/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊməˌtoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where many tumors called sarcomas develop in different areas of the body.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with sarcomatosis after several tumors were found during the examination.

sarcomatous

IPA: /sɑːrˈkoʊmətəs/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊmətəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of cancer that arises from connective tissues, such as bone, muscle, or fat, and resembles sarcoma.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a sarcomatous tumor that required immediate treatment.

sarcomere

IPA: /ˈsɑrkəˌmɪr/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊmɪr/

noun

Definition: A small segment of muscle tissue that is part of a larger muscle fiber, responsible for muscle contraction.

Example: Each sarcomere shortens when the muscle contracts, allowing movement.

sarcophagus

IPA: /sɑːrˈkɒf.ə.ɡəs/

KK: /sɑrˈkɑfəgəs/

noun

Definition: A type of coffin made of stone, usually decorated or inscribed, used for burying the dead.

Example: The archaeologists discovered an ancient sarcophagus in the ruins of the old temple.

sarcoplasm

IPA: //ˈsɑːrkəˌplæzəm//

KK: /sɑrˈkɒplæzəm/

noun

Definition: The fluid part of a muscle cell that surrounds the myofibrils and contains various organelles and substances necessary for muscle function.

Example: The sarcoplasm is essential for the energy production needed during muscle contraction.

sarcoplasmic

IPA: /sɑːrˈkɒpləzmɪk/

KK: /sɑrˈkɒplæzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the fluid substance found in muscle cells that surrounds the myofibrils.

Example: The sarcoplasmic reticulum plays a crucial role in muscle contraction.

sarcosome

IPA: /sɑːrˈkoʊsoʊm/

KK: /sɑrˈkoʊsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A large type of mitochondrion that is specifically found in striated muscle tissue, playing a key role in energy production for muscle contraction.

Example: The sarcosome is essential for providing energy to the muscle fibers during intense exercise.

sardonic

IPA: /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

KK: /sɑrˈdɑnɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes a type of humor that is mocking or cynical, often showing a lack of respect or a critical attitude towards something.

Example: His sardonic remarks made it clear that he did not take the situation seriously.

sardonically

IPA: /sɑːrˈdɒnɪkli/

KK: /sɑrˈdɑnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect or a mocking attitude, often with a sense of irony or sarcasm.

Example: She smiled sardonically at his attempt to apologize, clearly not believing him.

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