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Topic: Science

pulmonary

IPA: /ˈpʌlməˌnɛri/

KK: /ˈpʌlməˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the lungs or having to do with lung function.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with pulmonary disease, which affects her breathing.

pulmonate

IPA: /ˈpʌlməneɪt/

KK: /ˈpʌlməˌneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of mollusks that have lungs or lung-like organs, including most land snails and slugs, which can breathe air.

Example: The pulmonate snails are often found in gardens and can be recognized by their ability to breathe air.

noun

Definition: A type of snail or slug that breathes air and belongs to a specific group of soft-bodied animals.

Example: The garden was filled with various pulmonates, slowly moving across the damp soil.

pulmonic

IPA: //pʌlˈmɒnɪk//

KK: /pʌlˈmɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the lungs or the respiratory system.

Example: The pulmonic function of the lungs is essential for breathing.

pulmonologist

IPA: //pʌlˈmɒnəˌlɪdʒɪst//

KK: /pʌlˈmɒnəˌlɪdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A doctor who focuses on diseases and conditions related to the lungs and respiratory system.

Example: After experiencing breathing difficulties, I was referred to a pulmonologist for further evaluation.

pulmotor

IPA: //ˈpʌlmətər//

KK: /pʌlˈmoʊtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to help someone breathe by pushing air or oxygen into and out of their lungs, especially when they cannot breathe on their own.

Example: The paramedics used a pulmotor to assist the drowning victim until they reached the hospital.

pulp

IPA: /pʌlp/

KK: /pʌlp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become soft and mushy, similar to the texture of fruit or vegetables that have been crushed or broken down.

Example: The fruit will pulp if you leave it out too long in the heat.

noun

Definition: A soft, moist mass made from crushed materials, often used to make paper or as a byproduct in various processes.

Example: The factory produces paper from wood pulp.

transitive verb

Definition: To crush or grind something into a soft, wet mass, often used in reference to food or materials.

Example: The chef decided to pulp the tomatoes to make a smooth sauce.

pulpous

IPA: /ˈpʌlpəs/

KK: /ˈpʌlpəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a soft, moist, and often mushy texture, similar to that of pulp.

Example: The overripe fruit was soft and pulpous, making it perfect for smoothies.

pulsar

IPA: /ˈpʌl.sɑːr/

KK: /ˈpʌl.sɑr/

noun

Definition: A type of star that sends out regular bursts of radio waves and other forms of energy, often thought to be a rapidly spinning neutron star.

Example: Astronomers discovered a new pulsar that emits signals every few milliseconds.

pulsate

IPA: //ˈpʌlseɪt//

KK: /ˈpʌlseɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or make a sound in a rhythmic way, like a heartbeat or a pulse.

Example: The lights began to pulsate in time with the music.

pulsatile

IPA: /ˈpʌl.sə.taɪl/

KK: /ˈpʌl.sə.taɪl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a rhythmic or throbbing movement, often like a pulse.

Example: The pulsatile flow of the river created a soothing sound as it moved over the rocks.

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