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Topic: Health

angiographic

IPA: /ˌændʒiəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /æŋdʒiəˈgræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs, particularly to see how blood flows through them.

Example: The doctor ordered an angiographic study to examine the patient's blood vessels.

angiography

IPA: /ˌæn.dʒiˈɒɡ.rə.fi/

KK: /æŋɡiˈɑɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: A medical test that uses X-rays to take pictures of blood vessels after a special dye is injected into them.

Example: The doctor ordered an angiography to check for any blockages in the patient's arteries.

angioma

IPA: /ˈændʒiˌoʊ.mə/

KK: /ˈæn.dʒi.oʊ.mə/

noun

Definition: A type of tumor that mainly consists of blood vessels or lymph vessels, often appearing as a growth on the skin or in other tissues.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with an angioma on her arm.

angioplasty

IPA: /ˌændʒiəˈplæsti/

KK: /æŋdʒiəˈplæsti/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels, often involving the use of a balloon to widen the vessel.

Example: The doctor recommended angioplasty to improve blood flow to the heart.

angiotensin

IPA: //ˌændʒioʊˈtɛnsɪn//

KK: /æŋdʒiəˈtɛnsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of hormone that helps control blood pressure by narrowing blood vessels.

Example: Angiotensin plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure in the body.

anhedonia

IPA: /ˌæn.hɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/

KK: /ænəˈdoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot feel pleasure from activities that usually bring joy or satisfaction.

Example: After months of feeling anhedonia, she realized she needed to seek help for her mental health.

anilingus

IPA: /əˈnɪlɪŋɡəs/

KK: /əˈnɪlɪŋɡəs/

noun

Definition: A sexual act involving oral stimulation of the anus.

Example: They explored different forms of intimacy, including anilingus.

anility

IPA: /əˈnɪləti/

KK: /əˈnɪləti/

noun

Definition: The state of being old or senile, often associated with a decline in mental or physical abilities.

Example: His anility made it difficult for him to remember things from his youth.

aniseikonia

IPA: /ˌænɪsaɪˈkoʊniə/

KK: /ˌænɪsaɪˈkoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A condition where the images seen by each eye are different in size and shape, affecting how we perceive depth and distance.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with aniseikonia, which made it difficult for him to judge distances accurately.

anisometropia

IPA: /ˌæn.ɪ.soʊˈmɛ.trə.pi.ə/

KK: /ænɪsoʊˈmɛtrəpiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where one eye has a different level of vision than the other eye, causing unequal focus and clarity.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with anisometropia, which explained why she had trouble seeing clearly with both eyes.

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