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Exam: IELTS

colic

IPA: /ˈkɒlɪk/

KK: /ˈkɒlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the colon, which is part of the digestive system.

Example: The doctor explained that colic can cause severe abdominal pain.

noun

Definition: A medical condition that causes severe abdominal pain or prolonged crying in infants, often due to spasms or blockages in the intestines.

Example: The baby suffered from colic, crying for hours without any apparent reason.

colicin

IPA: /kəˈlɪsɪn/

KK: /kəˈlɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of protein made by certain bacteria that can kill other similar bacteria.

Example: Researchers are studying colicins to develop new antibiotics.

colicine

IPA: /kəˈlɪsiːn/

KK: /kəˈlɪsiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is made by certain bacteria, especially those from the Escherichia coli group, and is used to kill or inhibit the growth of other bacteria.

Example: Colicine is effective against some strains of bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics.

coliform

IPA: /ˈkoʊlɪfɔːrm/

KK: /ˈkoʊləˌfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of bacteria that are usually found in the intestines of humans and animals, particularly those that can indicate contamination in water or food.

Example: The water was tested for coliform bacteria to ensure it was safe to drink.

coliphage

IPA: /kəˈlɪfeɪdʒ/

KK: /kəˈlɪfeɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that specifically infects and replicates within the bacteria known as Escherichia coli.

Example: Researchers are studying coliphages to find new ways to combat bacterial infections.

colistin

IPA: /kəˈlɪstɪn/

KK: /kəˈlɪstɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic made from a specific bacterium that helps treat infections caused by certain bacteria, especially in the digestive system.

Example: The doctor prescribed colistin to treat the patient's severe gastrointestinal infection.

colitic

IPA: /kəˈlɪtɪk/

KK: /kəˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by inflammation of the colon.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a colitic condition that required special dietary management.

collaborate

IPA: /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/

KK: /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To work together with others to achieve a common goal or complete a task.

Example: The two companies decided to collaborate on a new project.

collaborative

IPA: /kəˈlæbəˌreɪtɪv/

KK: /kəˈlæbəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that involves working together with others to achieve a common goal or result.

Example: The team worked on a collaborative project to improve community services.

noun

Definition: A group of people or organizations that work together to achieve a common goal.

Example: The collaborative worked hard to complete the project on time.

collaboratively

IPA: /kəˈlæbəˌrətɪvli/

KK: /kəˈlæbəˌrətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves working together with others to achieve a common goal.

Example: The team worked collaboratively to complete the project on time.

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