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Topic: Health

reoxygenation

IPA: /ˌriːɒksɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /riːˌɒksɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adding oxygen back to something that has lost it, especially in a biological or chemical context.

Example: Reoxygenation of the blood is essential after it has circulated through the body and delivered oxygen to the tissues.

reparative

IPA: /rɪˈpærətɪv/

KK: /rɪˈpɛrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that helps to fix or improve a situation, often by making amends or providing compensation.

Example: The organization focused on reparative actions to heal the community after the conflict.

reperfusion

IPA: /ˌrɛpərˈfjuːʒən/

KK: /rɛpərˈfuːʒən/

noun

Definition: The process of restoring blood flow to an organ or tissue that has been deprived of it, often after an injury or medical procedure.

Example: Reperfusion therapy is critical for patients who have suffered a heart attack.

replantation

IPA: /ˌriːplænˈteɪʃən/

KK: /riːˌplænteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of putting a body part back in its original place after it has been separated from the body, or the process of planting something again.

Example: After the accident, the doctors performed a replantation of the severed finger.

replenish

IPA: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

KK: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become full again after being empty or used up.

Example: The lake will replenish itself after the rainy season.

transitive verb

Definition: To fill something up again or to restore it to a full state after it has been used or depleted.

Example: After the long hike, we needed to replenish our water supply.

replenished

IPA: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃt/

KK: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Filled again or restored to a full state after being depleted or used up.

Example: After the rain, the lake was replenished with fresh water.

verb

Definition: To fill something up again or restore it to its previous level.

Example: After the storm, the lake was replenished with rainwater.

repletion

IPA: /rɪˈpliːʃən/

KK: /rɪˈpliːʃən/

noun

Definition: A condition where something is excessively full or filled to capacity.

Example: After the feast, he felt a sense of repletion that made him want to sleep.

repolarization

IPA: /ˌriːpɒləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˌpɒləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of returning to a state where there is a difference in electrical charge across a cell membrane after it has been disturbed.

Example: After the muscle fiber contracts, repolarization occurs to restore the electrical balance.

reposer

IPA: /rɪˈpoʊzər/

KK: /rɪˈpoʊzər/

noun

Definition: A person who rests or relaxes, especially in a peaceful manner.

Example: After a long day at work, he became a reposer, enjoying the quiet of his garden.

reproductive

IPA: /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/

KK: /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of producing new individuals or offspring.

Example: The reproductive system is essential for the continuation of a species.

noun

Definition: A living thing that can produce offspring or is capable of reproduction, often referring to certain types of organisms or insects that are mature enough to reproduce.

Example: The queen bee is a reproductive member of the hive, responsible for laying eggs.

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