IPA: /hɪˈmoʊˌsaɪən/
KK: /hɪˈmoʊˌsaɪənɪn/
Definition: A bluish protein that contains copper and helps carry oxygen in the blood of some animals like mollusks and arthropods.
Example: Hemocyanin is responsible for the blue color of the blood in some species of octopus.
IPA: /ˈhɛm.əˌsaɪt/
KK: /ˈhɛməˌsaɪt/
Definition: A type of cell found in the blood, particularly in invertebrate animals, that plays a role in various bodily functions.
Example: Hemocytes are essential for the immune response in many invertebrates.
IPA: /ˌhiːmoʊˈsaɪtəˌmɪtə/
KK: /hɛmoʊˈsaɪtəˌmɪtər/
Definition: A tool used to count the number of blood cells in a specific amount of blood.
Example: The scientist used a hemocytometer to determine the concentration of red blood cells in the sample.
IPA: /ˌhiːmoʊˈdaɪəlɪsɪs/
KK: /ˌhiːmoʊˈdaɪəlɪsɪs/
Definition: A medical treatment that cleans the blood by removing waste and toxins when the kidneys are not working properly.
Example: Patients with kidney failure often require hemodialysis to stay healthy.
IPA: /ˌhiːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
KK: /ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
Definition: Relating to the flow and circulation of blood in the body.
Example: The doctor monitored the hemodynamic status of the patient during surgery.
IPA: /ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪkli/
KK: /hɪˌmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪkli/
Definition: In a way that relates to the flow of blood and the forces involved in circulation.
Example: The patient was monitored hemodynamically to ensure stable blood flow during the procedure.
IPA: /ˌhiːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
KK: /ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
Definition: The study of how blood moves through the body and the forces that affect its flow.
Example: Doctors use hemodynamics to understand how well the heart is pumping blood.
IPA: /ˌhiːməˈflædʒəleɪt/
KK: /hɛməˈflædʒəˌleɪt/
Definition: A type of single-celled organism that has a whip-like tail and lives in the blood, often causing disease.
Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with an infection caused by a hemoflagellate.
IPA: /ˌhɛm.əˈɡloʊ.bɪn/
KK: /hɛməˈɡloʊbɪn/
Definition: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and helps transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs.
Example: Hemoglobin levels are often measured to assess a person's overall health.
IPA: /ˌhɛməˌɡloʊbɪˈnjʊəriə/
KK: /hɛməˌɡloʊbɪˈnʊəriə/
Definition: The presence of a protein called hemoglobin in the urine, which can indicate various medical conditions.
Example: The doctor tested for hemoglobinuria to determine the cause of the patient's dark urine.
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