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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

motility

IPA: /məʊˈtɪlɪti/

KK: /moʊˈtɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of an organism or cell to move or be moved spontaneously and actively, often in response to external stimuli.

Example: The motility of sperm cells is crucial for successful fertilization.

motivic

IPA: /məʊˈtɪvɪk/

KK: /mɒˈtɪvɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a motif, which is a recurring theme or idea in music or art.

Example: The composer used motivic development to create a cohesive piece.

motoneuron

IPA: /ˈmoʊtəˌnjʊrən/

KK: /ˈmoʊtəˌnjʊrən/

noun

Definition: A type of nerve cell that sends signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, allowing movement.

Example: The doctor explained how the motoneuron controls muscle contractions.

movability

IPA: /məʊˈveɪbɪlɪti/

KK: /mʊˈveɪbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being able to move or be moved easily.

Example: The movability of the furniture made it easy to rearrange the room.

mucilaginous

IPA: /ˌmjuːsɪˈleɪdʒɪnəs/

KK: /mjuˈsɪlədʒənəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is moist, sticky, and often slimy, similar to a gel-like substance.

Example: The mucilaginous texture of the seaweed made it difficult to handle.

mucinous

IPA: /ˈmjuːsɪnəs/

KK: /ˈmjuːsɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a substance called mucin, which is a component of mucus.

Example: The doctor noted that the mucinous fluid in the sample indicated a possible infection.

mucoid

IPA: /ˈmjuːkɔɪd/

KK: /ˈmjuːkɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the characteristics of a thick, slippery substance produced by the body, often found in various biological contexts.

Example: The doctor noted that the mucoid substance in the sample indicated an infection.

noun

Definition: A type of glycoprotein that resembles mucins and is often found in mucus.

Example: The doctor explained that mucoid substances can be found in various bodily secretions.

mucoidal

IPA: /mjuˈkɔɪdəl/

KK: /mjuˈkɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling mucus, which is a thick, slippery substance produced by the body.

Example: The doctor noted that the mucoidal substance was a sign of infection.

mucopeptide

IPA: /mjuːˈkoʊˌpɛptaɪd/

KK: /mjuːˈkoʊˌpɛptaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of compound that is a component of bacterial cell walls, consisting of sugars and amino acids.

Example: Mucopeptide is an important part of the structure of bacterial cell walls.

mucoprotein

IPA: //ˌmjuː.kəʊˈproʊ.tiːn//

KK: /mjuːkəʊˈproʊtiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of complex protein that is combined with sugars and is found in various body tissues and fluids.

Example: Mucoproteins play an important role in the structure and function of mucus in the body.

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