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Topic: Science

hemocyanin

IPA: /hɪˈmoʊˌsaɪən/

KK: /hɪˈmoʊˌsaɪənɪn/

noun

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.

hemocyte

IPA: /ˈhɛm.əˌsaɪt/

KK: /ˈhɛməˌsaɪt/

noun

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.

hemocytometer

IPA: /ˌhiːmoʊˈsaɪtəˌmɪtə/

KK: /hɛmoʊˈsaɪtəˌmɪtər/

noun

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.

hemodialysis

IPA: /ˌhiːmoʊˈdaɪəlɪsɪs/

KK: /ˌhiːmoʊˈdaɪəlɪsɪs/

noun

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.

hemodynamic

IPA: /ˌhiːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/

KK: /ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the flow and circulation of blood in the body.

Example: The doctor monitored the hemodynamic status of the patient during surgery.

hemodynamically

IPA: /ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪkli/

KK: /hɪˌmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪkli/

adverb

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.

hemodynamics

IPA: /ˌhiːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

KK: /ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

noun

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.

hemoflagellate

IPA: /ˌhiːməˈflædʒəleɪt/

KK: /hɛməˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

noun

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.

hemoglobin

IPA: /ˌhɛm.əˈɡloʊ.bɪn/

KK: /hɛməˈɡloʊbɪn/

noun

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.

hemoglobinuria

IPA: /ˌhɛməˌɡloʊbɪˈnjʊəriə/

KK: /hɛməˌɡloʊbɪˈnʊəriə/

noun

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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