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Topic: Health

cytomegalovirus

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəʊˌmɛɡəˈlaɪˌvaɪrəs/

KK: /saitəˈmɛɡəloʊˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus from the herpes family that can cause cells to grow larger and can lead to health problems, especially in babies and people with weakened immune systems.

Example: Cytomegalovirus can be particularly dangerous for newborns if the mother is infected during pregnancy.

cytopathic

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈpæθɪk/

KK: /saitəˈpæθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the damage or disease of cells.

Example: The cytopathic effects of the virus were evident under the microscope.

cytopathogenic

IPA: //ˌsaɪtəʊpəˈθænədʒɪk//

KK: /sīˌtōpəˈthänəjik/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing disease in cells.

Example: The cytopathogenic effects of the virus were evident under the microscope.

cytopathology

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈpæθəˌlɒdʒi/

KK: /saitəˈpæθələdʒi/

noun

Definition: A field of medicine that studies diseases by examining cells to find abnormalities.

Example: Cytopathology is essential for diagnosing various types of cancer.

cytostatic

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈstætɪk/

KK: /saitəˈstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that slows down or stops the growth and division of cells.

Example: The doctor prescribed a cytostatic drug to help control the cancer cells.

noun

Definition: A substance that inhibits cell growth and division, often used in cancer treatment.

Example: The doctor prescribed a cytostatic to help control the patient's tumor growth.

cytotoxic

IPA: //ˌsaɪtəʊˈtɒksɪk//

KK: /saɪtəˈtɒksɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that can harm or kill cells.

Example: Chemotherapy drugs are often cytotoxic, targeting cancer cells to stop their growth.

cytotoxicity

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəʊˈtɒksɪsɪti/

KK: /saitəˈtɒksɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition in which something is harmful or poisonous to cells.

Example: The researchers studied the cytotoxicity of the new drug on cancer cells.

cytotoxin

IPA: //ˈsaɪtəʊˌtɒksɪn//

KK: /ˈsaɪtəˌtɒksɪn/

noun

Definition: A substance that can harm or kill specific types of cells.

Example: Researchers are studying the effects of cytotoxins on cancer cells to develop new treatments.

daily

IPA: /ˈdeɪli/

KK: /ˈdeɪli/

adjective

Definition: Something that happens or is done every day.

Example: I read the news daily to stay informed.

adverb

Definition: Happening or done every day.

Example: I go for a walk daily to stay healthy.

noun

Definition: A publication that is released every day, often containing news, articles, and advertisements.

Example: I read the daily to stay updated on current events.

damage

IPA: /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be harmed or injured in some way, often resulting in a loss or reduction of value or quality.

Example: The old building began to damage after years of neglect.

noun

Definition: Harm or injury that affects a person, property, or reputation, often leading to a decrease in value or usefulness.

Example: The storm caused significant damage to the houses in the neighborhood.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause harm or injury to something, making it less valuable or functional.

Example: The storm will damage the roof if it gets too strong.

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