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retinoblastoma

IPA: /ˌrɛtɪnoʊˈblæstəʊmə/

KK: /ˌrɛtɪnoʊˈblæstoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A type of cancer that forms in the retina of the eye, usually affecting young children.

Example: Doctors diagnosed the baby with retinoblastoma after noticing unusual eye movements.

retinoid

IPA: //ˈrɛtɪnɔɪd//

KK: /ˈrɛtɪnɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is related to vitamin A, often used in skincare and medicine.

Example: Retinoids are commonly used to treat acne and improve skin texture.

retinol

IPA: //ˈrɛtɪnɒl//

KK: /ˈrɛtɪnɔl/

noun

Definition: A form of vitamin A that is used in skincare products and supplements to improve skin health and appearance.

Example: Many skincare products contain retinol to help reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.

retinopathy

IPA: /ˌrɛtɪˈnɒpəθi/

KK: /rɛtɪˈnɑpəθi/

noun

Definition: A medical condition that affects the retina, which can lead to vision problems or blindness.

Example: Diabetes can lead to retinopathy, which may result in serious vision loss.

retinoscopy

IPA: /ˌrɛtɪˈnɒskəpi/

KK: /ˌrɛtɪˈnɒskəpi/

noun

Definition: A medical test used to measure how light reflects off the retina to determine the refractive error of the eye.

Example: The doctor performed a retinoscopy to check if the patient needed glasses.

retinue

IPA: /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

KK: /ˈrɛtɪnu/

noun

Definition: A group of people who accompany and serve an important person, often providing support or assistance.

Example: The queen arrived at the event with her retinue of advisors and guards.

retire

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪə/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop working, usually because of age, and often to receive a pension or retirement benefits.

Example: After many years of service, she decided to retire and enjoy her time traveling.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to stop working or to leave a position, especially after reaching a certain age or after a long period of service.

Example: After many years of hard work, she decided to retire from her job and enjoy her free time.

retired

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪəd/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪrd/

adjective

Definition: No longer working in a job or profession, usually after reaching a certain age or after many years of service.

Example: After many years of teaching, she is now a retired teacher enjoying her hobbies.

noun

Definition: People who have stopped working, usually because they have reached a certain age or have completed their career.

Example: Many retired individuals enjoy traveling and spending time with family.

retiree

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪə.riː/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪərɪ/

noun

Definition: A person who has stopped working, usually because they have reached a certain age or have completed their career.

Example: My grandfather is a retiree who enjoys gardening and traveling.

retirement

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/

adjective

Definition: The period in someone's life when they stop working, usually because they are old enough to receive a pension or retirement benefits.

Example: After many years of hard work, she looked forward to her retirement and traveling the world.

noun

Definition: The period in someone's life when they stop working, usually because they are old enough to do so.

Example: After many years of hard work, she looked forward to her retirement and traveling the world.

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