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hematocrit

/hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt/

Meanings
noun
The percentage (by volume) of packed red blood cells in a centrifuged sample of blood

Examples :

"The doctor checked my blood and said my hematocrit was a little low, which might explain why I feel tired. "
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volume noun

/ˈvɒl.juːm/ /ˈvɑl.jum/

A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.

"The room is 9x12x8, so its volume is 864 cubic feet."

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centrifuged verb

/sɛnˈtrɪfjudʒd/ /sɛnˈtrɪfjugd/

To rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents

"The lab technician centrifuged the blood sample to separate the red blood cells from the plasma. "

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relative noun

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv]

Someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

"Why do my relatives always talk about sex?"

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analyze verb

/ˈæn.ə.laɪz/

To subject to analysis.

"The scientist analyzed the data from the experiment to determine the cause of the problem. "

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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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percentage noun

/pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/

The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole.

"A high percentage of secondary school leavers take a gap year."

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sample noun

/sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/

A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.

"a blood sample"

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explain verb

/ɛkˈspleɪn/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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centrifuge noun

/ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/

A device in which a mixture of denser and lighter materials (normally dispersed in a liquid) is separated by being spun about a central axis at high speed.

"The doctor used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma. "

Illustration checked

checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

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packed verb

/pækt/

(physical) To put or bring things together in a limited or confined space, especially for storage or transport.

"My mother packed a large suitcase with clothes for our vacation. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"