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Topic: Health

throbbing

IPA: /ˈθrɒbɪŋ/

KK: /ˈθrɑbɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a strong, rhythmic beating or pulsating sensation.

Example: After running for a long time, I felt a throbbing pain in my leg.

noun

Definition: A rhythmic or pulsating sensation or feeling, often associated with pain or excitement.

Example: She felt a throbbing in her temples after studying for hours.

verb

Definition: To beat or pulse with a strong, regular rhythm, often used to describe a sensation of pain or a heartbeat.

Example: After running, I could feel my heart throbbing in my chest.

thrombin

IPA: //ˈθrɒmbɪn//

KK: /θrɑmˈbɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme in the blood that helps with the process of clotting by changing a protein called fibrinogen into fibrin.

Example: Thrombin plays a crucial role in the blood clotting process, preventing excessive bleeding.

thrombocyte

IPA: /ˈθrɒmbəˌsaɪt/

KK: /ˈθrɒmbəˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of cell found in the blood of nonmammalian vertebrates that helps in the process of blood clotting.

Example: Thrombocytes play a crucial role in stopping bleeding by forming clots.

thrombocytic

IPA: /θrɒm.bəʊˈsɪt.ɪk/

KK: /θrɑmboʊˈsɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of blood cell that helps with clotting.

Example: The doctor explained that thrombocytic activity is crucial for preventing excessive bleeding.

thromboembolic

IPA: /θrɒmboʊˈɛmbəlɪk/

KK: /θrɑmboʊˈɛmbəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where a blood clot travels through the bloodstream and causes a blockage in a blood vessel.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a thromboembolic event after experiencing sudden chest pain.

thromboembolism

IPA: /θrɒm.bəʊˈɛm.bə.lɪ.zəm/

KK: /θrɑmboʊˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where a blood vessel is blocked by a blood clot that has moved from its original place.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with thromboembolism after she experienced sudden chest pain.

thrombokinase

IPA: //θrɒmboʊˈkaɪneɪs//

KK: /θrɒmboʊˈkaɪneɪs/

noun

Definition: A substance in the blood that helps in the process of blood clotting by converting prothrombin to thrombin.

Example: Thrombokinase plays a crucial role in the coagulation process during an injury.

thrombolysis

IPA: /θrɒmˈbɒlɪsɪs/

KK: /θrɑmˈbɑlɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking down a blood clot in the body.

Example: Thrombolysis is often used to treat patients who have suffered a heart attack.

thrombolytic

IPA: //θrɒm.bəˈlɪt.ɪk//

KK: /θrɑmboʊˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of breaking down blood clots in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed a thrombolytic medication to help dissolve the blood clot.

noun

Definition: A type of medication used to dissolve blood clots in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed a thrombolytic to help clear the blockage in the patient's artery.

thromboplastic

IPA: /θrɒm.bəʊˈplæs.tɪk/

KK: /θrɑmboʊˈplæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that promote the formation of blood clots.

Example: The doctor explained how thromboplastic agents are used in certain medical treatments.

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