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Topic: Science

uveitis

IPA: /juːˈviːɪtɪs/

KK: /juːˈviːɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, known as the uvea, which can lead to vision problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with uveitis after she reported blurred vision and eye pain.

uveous

IPA: /ˈjuːviəs/

KK: /ˈjuːviəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to that of a grape.

Example: The uveous fruit hung from the vine, glistening in the sunlight.

uvula

IPA: /ˈjuːvjʊlə/

KK: /ˈjuːvjʊlə/

noun

Definition: A small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down from the back of the roof of the mouth.

Example: The doctor examined my throat and pointed out my uvula.

uvular

IPA: /ˈjuːvjʊlər/

KK: /ˈjuːvjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the uvula, which is the small fleshy part that hangs at the back of the throat.

Example: In some languages, uvular sounds are produced by vibrating the uvula during speech.

uvulitis

IPA: /juˈvjuːlɪtɪs/

KK: /juˈvjuːlɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the uvula, the small fleshy part at the back of the throat, becomes swollen or inflamed.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with uvulitis after she complained of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

vaccina

IPA: //vækˈsɪnə//

KK: /vækˈsɪnə/

noun

Definition: A virus that is used in vaccines, particularly for smallpox, and is related to the cowpox virus.

Example: The vaccina virus is crucial for the development of smallpox vaccines.

vaccinal

IPA: /ˈvæksɪnəl/

KK: /ˈvæksɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to or caused by a vaccine or the process of vaccination.

Example: The vaccinal response in the patient was strong, indicating effective immunization.

vaccinate

IPA: /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To receive a vaccine to protect against a disease.

Example: Many people choose to vaccinate to stay healthy.

transitive verb

Definition: To give someone a vaccine to protect them from a disease.

Example: The doctor will vaccinate the children against measles.

vaccination

IPA: /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /væk səˈneɪ ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them from a disease.

Example: The vaccination helped prevent the spread of the virus in the community.

vaccinator

IPA: /ˈvækɪneɪtə/

KK: /ˈvækɪneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives vaccines to others to protect them from diseases.

Example: The vaccinator carefully administered the vaccine to the children.

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