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Topic: Health

retrovirus

IPA: /ˈrɛtrəʊˌvaɪərəs/

KK: /ˈrɛtroʊˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that has RNA and can insert its genetic material into the DNA of a host cell, often associated with diseases like AIDS.

Example: The retrovirus is responsible for causing HIV, which leads to AIDS.

reuptake

IPA: //ˌriːˈʌp.teɪk//

KK: /riˈʌpˌteɪk/

noun

Definition: The process by which a neuron takes back a neurotransmitter after it has sent a signal across a gap to another neuron.

Example: The medication works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin, which helps improve mood.

revaccinate

IPA: /ˌriːˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/

KK: /rɪˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/

verb

Definition: To give someone a vaccine again after they have already been vaccinated.

Example: The health department decided to revaccinate all children to ensure they were protected against the disease.

revaccination

IPA: /ˌriːˌvæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˌvæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving someone a vaccine again after some time has passed since their last vaccination.

Example: Revaccination is important to ensure continued immunity against certain diseases.

revalidation

IPA: /ˌriːvælɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːvælɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of confirming or checking again to ensure something is still valid or acceptable.

Example: The revalidation of the certification is required every two years.

revitalise

IPA: /rɪˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

KK: /rɪˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To bring new energy or life to something, making it active or fresh again.

Example: The community center aims to revitalize the neighborhood by offering new programs and activities.

revitalization

IPA: //rɪˌvaɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən//

KK: /rɪˌvaɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of bringing new life or energy to something, making it active or fresh again.

Example: The revitalization of the old neighborhood has attracted many new businesses.

revitalize

IPA: //rɪˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz//

KK: /rɪˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To bring new energy, life, or strength to something that has become weak or inactive.

Example: The city plans to revitalize the old park to make it more enjoyable for families.

revive

IPA: /rɪˈvaɪv/

KK: /rɪˈvaɪv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come back to life or consciousness after being dead or unconscious; to become active or popular again.

Example: After a long winter, the flowers began to revive in the spring sunshine.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring someone or something back to life, consciousness, or a state of activity; to make something active or strong again.

Example: The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR.

reviver

IPA: /rɪˈvaɪvə/

KK: /rɪˈvaɪvər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that brings something back to life, consciousness, or a previous state.

Example: The reviver of the ancient traditions helped the community reconnect with its roots.

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