IPA: //ˌmɛlənoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs//
KK: /mɛləˈnoʊdʒənɪs/
Definition: The process by which melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, is produced in the skin.
Example: Melanogenesis is essential for protecting the skin from UV radiation.
IPA: /ˌmɛləˈnɒfɔːr/
KK: /mɛlənəˌfɔr/
Definition: A type of cell that holds a dark pigment called melanin, commonly found in the skin of certain animals like amphibians and reptiles.
Example: The melanophores in the frog's skin help it change color for camouflage.
IPA: /ˈmɛlənoʊˌsoʊm/
KK: /mɛlənəˌsoʊm/
Definition: A small structure within cells that produces and stores melanin, the pigment responsible for color in skin, hair, and eyes.
Example: The scientist studied the melanosome to understand how skin color is determined.
IPA: /ˌmɛləˈnɒtɪk/
KK: /mɛləˈnɑtɪk/
Definition: Describing something that has a dark or black pigmentation, often related to skin or fur color.
Example: The melanotic condition of the animal gave it a striking appearance in the sunlight.
IPA: /məˈliːnə/
KK: /mɛˈliːnə/
Definition: A medical condition where a person has black, sticky stools or vomit that contains digested blood, usually due to bleeding in the digestive system.
Example: The doctor diagnosed him with melena after he reported black stools.
IPA: /mɛlˈjɔːreɪt/
KK: /mɛlˈjɔːreɪt/
Definition: To become better or improve in quality or condition.
Example: The situation began to meliorate after the new policies were implemented.
Definition: To make something better or improve its quality.
Example: The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the residents.
IPA: /mɛlˈjɔːreɪtɪd/
KK: /mɛlˈjɔːreɪtɪd/
Definition: Made better or improved in quality or condition.
Example: The meliorated version of the software has fewer bugs and better features.
Definition: To make something better or improve it.
Example: The new policies have meliorated the working conditions for employees.
IPA: /ˌmɛlɪəˈreɪʃən/
KK: /mɛliəˈreɪʃən/
Definition: The process of making something better or improving its quality.
Example: The melioration of the community's living conditions was a top priority for the local government.
IPA: /mɛlˈjɔːrətɪv/
KK: /mɛlˈjɔːrətɪv/
Definition: Having a positive effect or making something better; improving or beneficial.
Example: The meliorative policies implemented by the government helped improve the quality of life for many citizens.
IPA: /ˈmɛliəˌrɪzəm/
KK: /mɛliˈɔrɪzəm/
Definition: The idea that society can be improved through human actions and efforts.
Example: Many activists believe in meliorism, working hard to create positive changes in their communities.
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