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Exam: TOEFL

urethroscope

IPA: /jʊˈriːθrəˌskoʊp/

KK: /jʊˈriːθrəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A tool used by doctors to look inside the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the body.

Example: The doctor used a urethroscope to check for any problems in the patient's urethra.

urge

IPA: /ɜrdʒ/

KK: /ɜrdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To strongly encourage someone to do something or to feel a strong desire to do something.

Example: I urge you to consider all your options before making a decision.

noun

Definition: A strong desire or impulse to do something.

Example: She felt an urge to help the homeless man on the street.

transitive verb

Definition: To strongly encourage someone to do something or to press them to take action.

Example: She urged him to apply for the job before the deadline.

urgency

IPA: /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/

KK: /ˈɜr.dʒən.si/

noun

Definition: A state or condition that requires immediate attention or action.

Example: The urgency of the situation made everyone act quickly.

urgent

IPA: /ˈɜrdʒənt/

KK: /ˈɜrdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that needs to be dealt with right away or is very important.

Example: The doctor said it was urgent that I get my test results as soon as possible.

urgently

IPA: /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

KK: /ˈɜrdʒəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows something is very important and needs to be done quickly.

Example: She called the doctor urgently because her son was feeling very ill.

urgingly

IPA: /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋli/

KK: /ˈɜrʤɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that encourages or pushes someone to take action or do something.

Example: She spoke urgingly, trying to convince him to join the team.

uricosuric

IPA: /ˌjʊrɪˈkəʊsjʊrɪk/

KK: /ˌjʊrɪˈkoʊsjʊrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of removing uric acid from the body through urine.

Example: The doctor prescribed a uricosuric medication to help lower the patient's uric acid levels.

urinalysis

IPA: /ˌjʊə.rɪˈnæl.ɪ.sɪs/

KK: /juːˈrɪn.əl.ɪ.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A test that examines urine to help diagnose health conditions or find specific substances, like drugs.

Example: The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for any signs of infection.

urinary

IPA: /ˈjʊrɪnəri/

KK: /ˈjʊrɪˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes anything that is connected to the organs that make and remove urine from the body.

Example: The doctor explained that urinary health is important for overall well-being.

urinate

IPA: /ˈjʊrəneɪt/

KK: /ˈjʊrəˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To release liquid waste from the body through the urethra.

Example: After drinking a lot of water, I need to urinate frequently.

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