IPA: /lɛpˈtɒnɪk/
KK: /lɛpˈtɒnɪk/
Definition: Relating to or made up of leptons, which are a type of elementary particle in physics.
Example: The leptonic interactions are fundamental to understanding particle physics.
IPA: /ˈlɛp.təˌtiːn/
KK: /ˈlɛp.təˌtin/
Definition: A stage in the first part of cell division where chromosomes become visible as thin threads before they pair up.
Example: During leptotene, the chromosomes start to condense and can be seen under a microscope.
IPA: /ˈliːθəl/
KK: /ˈliːθəl/
Definition: Able to cause death or very serious harm.
Example: The snake's venom is lethal to small animals.
Definition: A condition or factor that causes death or is capable of causing death.
Example: The genetic mutation was found to be lethal to the developing embryos.
IPA: /lɛˈθælɪti/
KK: /lɛˈθælɪti/
Definition: The quality or state of being able to cause death or serious harm.
Example: The lethality of the poison was higher than expected, leading to immediate medical intervention.
IPA: /ˈlɛθərdʒi/
KK: /ˈlɛθərdʒi/
Definition: A condition where a person feels very tired, slow, and lacks energy or enthusiasm.
Example: After staying up late, I felt a sense of lethargy that made it hard to concentrate.
IPA: /ˈljuːkɪzəm/
KK: /ˈluːkɪzəm/
Definition: A condition in animals where there is a reduction in pigmentation, leading to a lighter color than usual, but not completely white like in albinism.
Example: The leucism in the bird made its feathers appear mostly white with some darker spots.
IPA: /luːˈkoʊsɪdɪn/
KK: /lʊˈkoʊsɪdɪn/
Definition: A type of toxin produced by certain bacteria that kills or breaks down white blood cells, which are important for the immune system.
Example: Leucocidin is known to contribute to the virulence of some bacterial infections by destroying the body's white blood cells.
IPA: /luˈkoʊmə/
KK: /lʊˈkoʊmə/
Definition: A cloudy or opaque area in the cornea of the eye that can affect vision.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a leucoma, which was causing her blurred vision.
IPA: /luːˌkiːməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
KK: /lʊˌkiːməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition: The process by which leukaemia develops in the body.
Example: Researchers are studying leukaemogenesis to find better treatments for blood cancers.
IPA: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
KK: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition: The process of causing or developing leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Example: Researchers are studying leukemogenesis to find better treatments for leukemia.
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