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Exam: IELTS

cryosurgical

IPA: /ˌkraɪoʊˈsɜrdʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˈkraɪoʊˌsɜrʤɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a medical procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue.

Example: The doctor recommended cryosurgical treatment for the skin lesion.

cryotherapy

IPA: //ˌkraɪoʊˈθɛrəpi//

KK: /kraɪoʊˈθɛrəpi/

noun

Definition: The use of very cold temperatures for medical treatment to help reduce pain and inflammation or to promote healing.

Example: Athletes often use cryotherapy to recover faster after intense workouts.

cryptanalysis

IPA: /ˌkrɪp.təˈnæl.ɪ.sɪs/

KK: /ˌkrɪp.təˈnæl.ɪ.sɪs/

noun

Definition: The study and practice of analyzing and breaking codes or ciphers used in secret communication.

Example: Cryptanalysis is essential for understanding how secure communication can be compromised.

cryptanalyst

IPA: /ˈkrɪp.təˌnæl.ɪst/

KK: /ˈkrɪptəˌnælɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is skilled in decoding and interpreting secret messages or codes.

Example: The cryptanalyst worked tirelessly to break the enemy's communication codes.

cryptic

IPA: /ˈkrɪptɪk/

KK: /ˈkrɪptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that is difficult to understand or has a hidden meaning.

Example: The message was cryptic, leaving everyone confused about its true meaning.

cryptically

IPA: /ˈkrɪp.tɪ.kli/

KK: /ˈkrɪp.tɪ.kli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Example: The message was written cryptically, leaving everyone confused about its meaning.

crypto

IPA: /ˈkrɪptoʊ/

KK: /ˈkrɪptoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or using methods of cryptography, which is the practice of securing information by transforming it into a format that is unreadable without a key.

Example: The crypto technology used in this application ensures that all data is securely encrypted.

noun

Definition: A person who secretly supports or belongs to a particular group or belief, often without revealing their identity.

Example: He is a crypto who secretly supports the movement but does not openly express his views.

cryptococcus

IPA: /ˌkrɪp.təˈkɒk.əs/

KK: /ˌkrɪp.təˈkɒk.əs/

noun

Definition: A type of fungus that is often found in soil and can cause infections in humans, particularly in those with weakened immune systems.

Example: Cryptococcus can lead to serious health issues, especially in individuals with compromised immune systems.

cryptogenic

IPA: /ˌkrɪp.təˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

KK: /ˌkrɪp.təˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that has an unclear or unknown origin, often used to describe diseases.

Example: The doctors were puzzled by the cryptogenic condition that had no clear cause.

cryptograph

IPA: /ˈkrɪptəˌɡræf/

KK: /ˈkrɪptoʊgræf/

verb

Definition: To write a message in a secret code or cipher so that only certain people can read it.

Example: The spy had to cryptograph the information before sending it to his headquarters.

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