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Exam: IELTS

azoospermia

IPA: /ˌeɪ.zuː.əˈspɜːr.mi.ə/

KK: /əˌzuːəˈspɜːrmiə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where a man has no sperm in his semen, which can affect fertility.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with azoospermia after analyzing his semen sample.

azotemia

IPA: /ˌæzoʊˈtiːmiə/

KK: /əˈzoʊtɪmiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is too much urea and other waste products in the blood, usually due to kidney problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with azotemia after reviewing her blood test results.

azotemic

IPA: //əˈzoʊtɪmɪk//

KK: /əˈzoʊtɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a medical condition characterized by an excess of nitrogenous waste products in the blood.

Example: The doctor explained that the patient's azotemic condition required immediate treatment.

azotobacter

IPA: //əˈzoʊtəˌbæktər//

KK: /əˈzoʊtəˌbɑːktər/

noun

Definition: A type of bacteria that helps convert nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use, commonly found in soil and water.

Example: Azotobacter plays a crucial role in enriching the soil by fixing nitrogen.

azygos

IPA: /əˈzaɪɡəs/

KK: /əˈzaɪɡəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is single or unpaired, not part of a pair.

Example: The azygos vein is an important structure in the human body that is not paired with another vein.

noun

Definition: In anatomy, a structure that is not paired with another similar structure, which is uncommon since most anatomical features are symmetrical.

Example: The azygos vein plays an important role in the circulatory system by draining blood from the thoracic wall.

azygous

IPA: //əˈzaɪɡəs//

KK: /əˈzaɪɡəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that exists alone or individually, not part of a pair, such as a vein or muscle.

Example: The azygous vein is an important structure in the human body that runs along the spine.

babble

IPA: /ˈbæbəl/

KK: /ˈbæbəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a series of sounds that are not clear or meaningful, often in a way that seems silly or childish.

Example: The baby began to babble happily in her crib.

noun

Definition: A type of continuous, low sound made by people talking or by flowing water, often considered meaningless or silly.

Example: The babble of the children playing in the park filled the air with joy.

transitive verb

Definition: To speak quickly and in a way that is hard to understand, often because of excitement or confusion.

Example: The child began to babble excitedly about her day at the zoo.

babesia

IPA: /bəˈbiːziə/

KK: /bəˈbiːziə/

noun

Definition: A type of tiny organism that lives in the blood of animals and can cause disease, especially in mammals like dogs and cattle. It is spread by ticks and can infect red blood cells.

Example: Babesia can cause serious health issues in infected animals if not treated promptly.

babesiosis

IPA: //bəˌbiː.ziˈoʊ.sɪs//

KK: /bæbiˈziəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by a type of protozoan that infects red blood cells, usually spread by ticks, leading to symptoms like fever and fatigue.

Example: Babesiosis is more common in areas where the northern deer tick is found.

baccalaureate

IPA: /ˌbækəˈlɔːriət/

KK: /bækəˈlɔːriət/

noun

Definition: A degree awarded by universities and colleges to students who have completed undergraduate studies, or a formal speech given to graduates during a graduation ceremony.

Example: She received her baccalaureate in biology after four years of hard work.

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