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Exam: IELTS

somatization

IPA: /ˌsoʊmətaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /səˌmætɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of experiencing physical symptoms that are caused by mental or emotional issues, rather than a physical illness.

Example: Many people with anxiety may experience somatization, feeling physical pain without any medical cause.

somatology

IPA: /səˈmætələdʒi/

KK: /səˈmætələdʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of the human body, focusing on its physical structure and functions, often related to anthropology and evolution.

Example: Somatology helps us understand the differences in human body types across various cultures.

somatomedin

IPA: /səˈmætəˌmiːdɪn/

KK: /səˈmætəˌmɪdɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of peptide made in the liver that helps promote growth in bones and cartilage when stimulated by growth hormone.

Example: Somatomedin plays a crucial role in the growth process by affecting cartilage cells.

somatosensory

IPA: /ˌsɒməʊtəˈsɛn.sər.i/

KK: /səˌmætəˈsɛnʃəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to feel sensations from the skin and internal organs, such as touch, pain, and temperature.

Example: The somatosensory system helps us understand what we are feeling on our skin.

somatostatin

IPA: /ˌsoʊməˈtɑːstəˌtɪn/

KK: /səˈmætəˌstætɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of hormone made by the body that helps control the release of other hormones, especially those related to growth and metabolism.

Example: Somatostatin plays a crucial role in regulating insulin and glucagon levels in the body.

somatotrophin

IPA: //səˈmætəˌtroʊfɪn//

KK: /səˈmætəˌtroʊfɪn/

noun

Definition: A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and other animals.

Example: Somatotrophin plays a crucial role in growth and development during childhood.

somatotropin

IPA: //səˈmætəˌtroʊpɪn//

KK: /səˈmætəˌtroʊpɪn/

noun

Definition: A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Example: Somatotropin is essential for normal growth and development in children.

somatotype

IPA: /səˈmætəˌtaɪp/

KK: /səˈmætəˌtaɪp/

noun

Definition: The physical structure or build of a person, particularly in relation to specific body types such as ectomorph, endomorph, or mesomorph.

Example: The trainer assessed her somatotype to create a personalized fitness plan.

somber

IPA: /ˈsɒm.bər/

KK: /ˈsɑm.bɚ/

adjective

Definition: Having a dark or dull color; serious and sad in mood.

Example: The somber atmosphere at the funeral made everyone feel heavy-hearted.

somberer

IPA: /ˈsɒmbər/

KK: /ˈsɑːmbər/

adjective

Definition: Having a dark or dull color; serious and sad in mood or appearance.

Example: The sky was somberer than usual, hinting at an approaching storm.

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