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Exam: IELTS

addressing

IPA: /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/

KK: /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of directing attention to someone or something, often by speaking or writing to them.

Example: The addressing of climate change is crucial for our future.

verb

Definition: To speak to someone or to deal with a particular issue or problem.

Example: She is addressing the audience at the conference.

adduce

IPA: /əˈdjuːs/

KK: /əˈdjuːs/

transitive verb

Definition: To bring forward or mention something as an example or proof in a discussion or argument.

Example: In her essay, she decided to adduce several studies to support her thesis.

adduction

IPA: /ædˈʌkʃən/

KK: /ædˈʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of moving a part of the body closer to the center or midline of the body.

Example: The physical therapist explained the importance of adduction exercises for strengthening the inner thigh muscles.

adductor

IPA: //ædˈʌktər//

KK: /ædˈʌktər/

noun

Definition: A type of muscle that helps move a body part closer to the center of the body or to another part of the body.

Example: The adductor muscles are essential for movements like bringing the legs together.

adenine

IPA: //ˈæd.ə.niːn//

KK: /ˈæd.ə.niːn/

noun

Definition: A type of molecule that is part of the building blocks of DNA and RNA, helping to store and transmit genetic information.

Example: Adenine pairs with thymine in the DNA double helix.

adenitis

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈnaɪ.tɪs/

KK: /ˈæd.əˌnaɪ.tɪs/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the swelling or irritation of a lymph node or gland in the body.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with adenitis after examining the swollen lymph nodes.

adenocarcinoma

IPA: /ˌeɪ.dən.oʊ.kɑːr.sɪˈnoʊ.mə/

KK: /ˌeɪ.dən.oʊ.kɑːr.sɪˈnoʊ.mə/

noun

Definition: A type of cancer that starts in the cells of glands, which are tissues that produce and release substances like hormones or fluids.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with adenocarcinoma after the biopsy results came back.

adenohypophysis

IPA: /ˌædɪnoʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/

KK: /ˌædɪnoʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The front part of the pituitary gland that produces and releases important hormones that help control various body functions.

Example: The adenohypophysis plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions through hormone secretion.

adenoid

IPA: /ˈæd.ə.nɔɪd/

KK: /ˈæd.ə.nɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the glands in the throat that help fight infections, especially when they are swollen or larger than normal.

Example: The doctor explained that the child's adenoid condition could affect his breathing.

noun

Definition: A small piece of tissue located at the back of the nose that can become swollen and block breathing or make it hard to speak. It is often found in children and can cause health issues when it is larger than normal.

Example: The doctor recommended surgery to remove her adenoids due to frequent infections.

adenoma

IPA: /ˌædəˈnoʊmə/

KK: /ˌædəˈnoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A non-cancerous growth that forms in glandular tissue, which is part of the body's organs that produce and release substances like hormones or fluids.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with an adenoma after reviewing the biopsy results.

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