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Topic: Health

resupine

IPA: //ˌriːsəˈpaɪn//

KK: /rɪˈsuːpaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Describing a position where someone is lying flat on their back.

Example: After the yoga session, she lay resupine on the mat to relax.

resuscitate

IPA: /rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/

KK: /rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come back to life or consciousness after being unconscious or not breathing.

Example: After several minutes of CPR, the doctors were able to resuscitate the patient.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring someone back to life or consciousness after they have stopped breathing or are unconscious.

Example: The paramedics worked quickly to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.

resuscitation

IPA: /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of bringing someone back to life or consciousness after they have stopped breathing or their heart has stopped.

Example: The doctors performed resuscitation on the patient who had collapsed.

resuscitative

IPA: //rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪtɪv//

KK: /rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to the act of bringing someone back to life or consciousness after they have stopped breathing or their heart has stopped.

Example: The doctors used resuscitative techniques to save the patient's life after the cardiac arrest.

resuscitator

IPA: /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪtə/

KK: /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or person that helps to bring someone back to life or restore their breathing after they have stopped breathing.

Example: The paramedics used a resuscitator to help the patient breathe again after the accident.

resveratrol

IPA: //ˌrɛz.vəˈtræl//

KK: /rɛzˈvɛrəˌtrɔl/

noun

Definition: A natural substance found in certain plants, especially grapes and red wine, that may help protect the body from diseases by acting as an antioxidant and reducing inflammation.

Example: Many people take resveratrol supplements for their potential health benefits.

retch

IPA: /rɛtʃ/

KK: /rɛtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make the movements and sounds of trying to vomit, often without actually bringing anything up.

Example: After eating too much, he began to retch and had to step outside for some fresh air.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring food or liquid up from the stomach through the mouth, often in a forceful way.

Example: After eating too much, he began to retch and felt sick.

retina

IPA: /ˈrɛtɪnə/

KK: /ˈrɛtɪnə/

noun

Definition: A thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that senses light and helps us see by sending images to the brain.

Example: The doctor examined my retina to check for any signs of damage.

retinaculum

IPA: /ˌrɛtɪˈnækjʊləm/

KK: /ˌrɛtɪˈnækjʊləm/

noun

Definition: A band or bandlike structure in the body that holds an organ or part in place, often found in areas like the ankle or wrist to support tendons.

Example: The surgeon repaired the retinaculum to ensure the tendons remained properly aligned during movement.

retinal

IPA: /ˈrɛtɪnəl/

KK: /ˈrɛtɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that receives light and sends images to the brain.

Example: The doctor examined the retinal images to check for any signs of disease.

noun

Definition: A substance derived from vitamin A that combines with proteins to form visual pigments in the eyes, specifically in the retinal rods and cones.

Example: The retinal plays a crucial role in how we perceive light and color.

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