IPA: /ˌeɪpəˈrɪdɪkli/
KK: /ˌeɪpəˈriːədɪkli/
Definition: In a manner that does not occur at regular intervals or times.
Example: The events were scheduled aperiodically, making it hard to predict when they would happen next.
IPA: /ˈæpərtʃər/
KK: /ˈæpərtʃər/
Definition: An opening or hole that allows light to pass through, often adjustable in devices like cameras or telescopes.
Example: The photographer adjusted the aperture to let in more light for the perfect shot.
IPA: /ˈeɪpɛks/
KK: /ˈeɪpɛks/
Definition: The highest point or top of something, often used to describe the peak or tip of an object or structure.
Example: The climbers reached the apex of the mountain after a long and challenging journey.
IPA: /əˈfeɪdʒə/
KK: /əˈfeɪdʒə/
Definition: A condition where a person is unable to swallow food or liquids.
Example: After the surgery, the patient experienced aphagia and could not eat normally.
IPA: /əˈfeɪʒə/
KK: /əˈfeɪʒə/
Definition: A condition where a person has difficulty speaking or understanding language due to brain damage.
Example: After the stroke, he struggled with aphasia and found it hard to communicate.
IPA: /əˈfeɪziˌæk/
KK: /əˈfeɪziˌæk/
Definition: A person who has difficulty with language due to brain damage, often affecting their ability to speak or understand speech.
Example: The aphasiac struggled to find the right words during the conversation.
IPA: /əˈfeɪzɪk/
KK: /əˈfeɪzɪk/
Definition: Relating to a condition that affects a person's ability to communicate, often due to brain damage.
Example: The aphasic patient struggled to find the right words during the therapy session.
Definition: A person who has difficulty speaking or understanding language due to a brain injury or illness.
Example: The aphasic struggled to find the right words during the conversation.
IPA: /əˈfɪərəsɪs/
KK: /əˈfɪrəsɪs/
Definition: A medical procedure where blood is taken from a donor, separated into its parts, and some parts are kept while the rest is returned to the donor.
Example: During apheresis, the doctor collected the plasma from the donor's blood.
IPA: /əˈfoʊniə/
KK: /əˈfoʊniə/
Definition: A condition where a person loses their ability to speak, often due to illness or injury affecting the vocal cords.
Example: After the surgery, she experienced aphonia and could only communicate by whispering.
IPA: /əˈfɒnɪk/
KK: /əˈfɒnɪk/
Definition: Describing a state of being without voice or sound, often referring to someone who cannot speak or is very quiet.
Example: After losing his voice, he felt aphonic and could only communicate through gestures.
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