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Topic: Health

hemolyze

IPA: /hɪˈmoʊlaɪz/

KK: /hɪˈmoʊlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To break down red blood cells, causing them to release their contents into the surrounding fluid.

Example: The medical treatment can hemolyze the red blood cells in the patient’s bloodstream.

hemophilia

IPA: /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə/

KK: /hɪˈmoʊfɪliə/

noun

Definition: A genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot, leading to excessive bleeding after injuries or surgeries. It is usually inherited and primarily affects males.

Example: He was diagnosed with hemophilia after experiencing prolonged bleeding from a small cut.

hemophiliac

IPA: /hɪˈmoʊfɪliæk/

KK: /hɪˈmoʊfɪliæk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by a condition that causes excessive bleeding due to a deficiency in blood clotting factors.

Example: The hemophiliac patient requires special medical care to manage their condition.

noun

Definition: A person who has a medical condition that prevents their blood from clotting properly, leading to excessive bleeding.

Example: The hemophiliac had to be careful during sports to avoid injuries that could cause bleeding.

hemophilic

IPA: /ˌhiːməˈfɪlɪk/

KK: /hɪˈmoʊfɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a medical condition where a person's blood does not clot properly, often leading to excessive bleeding.

Example: The hemophilic patient requires special care to manage their condition during surgery.

hemopoiesis

IPA: /ˌhɛməˈpɔɪəsɪs/

KK: /hɛməˈpɔɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process by which blood cells are produced in the body.

Example: Hemopoiesis occurs primarily in the bone marrow, where new blood cells are formed.

hemopoietic

IPA: /ˌhɛm.əʊˈpɔɪ.ɪ.tɪk/

KK: /hɛməˈpɔɪɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of producing blood cells in the body.

Example: The hemopoietic tissue in the bone marrow is essential for blood cell formation.

hemoptysis

IPA: /hɛmˈɒptɪsɪs/

KK: /hɛˈmɑptɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The act of coughing up blood or blood-stained mucus from the respiratory system.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with hemoptysis after coughing up blood during the examination.

hemorrhage

IPA: /ˈhɛm.ə.rɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose a large amount of blood quickly or to experience a sudden and significant loss of something.

Example: The patient began to hemorrhage after the surgery, requiring immediate medical attention.

noun

Definition: A large and often uncontrolled loss of blood from the body, or a significant loss of something valuable.

Example: The patient suffered a hemorrhage after the surgery and needed immediate medical attention.

transitive verb

Definition: To lose a large amount of something valuable quickly, often referring to money or resources.

Example: The organization began to hemorrhage funds after the project failed.

hemorrhagic

IPA: /ˌhɛm.əˈrædʒ.ɪk/

KK: /hɛˈmɔrədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing bleeding, especially severe bleeding from blood vessels.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a hemorrhagic condition that required immediate medical attention.

hemorrhoid

IPA: /ˈhɛm.ə.rɔɪd/

KK: /ˈhɛm.ə.rɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A painful or itchy swelling caused by enlarged veins in the area around the anus or rectum.

Example: Many people experience discomfort from hemorrhoids, especially during bowel movements.

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