Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The part of the body that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx, playing a role in both digestion and breathing.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's pharynx to check for any signs of infection.

Definition: Relating to phases or stages, often used to describe the activity of cells or tissues that occurs in distinct intervals rather than continuously.

Example: The phasic response of the neurons was observed during the experiment.

Definition: A colorless solid substance made of carbon and hydrogen, often found in coal tar, used in making dyes, drugs, and explosives.

Example: Phenanthrene is often used in the production of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from phenol, often in the form of a salt or ester.

Example: Sodium phenate is commonly used in various chemical reactions.

Definition: A yellow crystalline compound used in making dyes and in organic chemistry.

Example: Phenazine is often used in the production of various dyes.

Definition: A synthetic drug used mainly in veterinary medicine as an anesthetic, but also misused as a hallucinogen.

Example: Phencyclidine is sometimes referred to as PCP and is known for its hallucinogenic effects.

Definition: Relating to a classification system that groups organisms based on observable similarities instead of their evolutionary history.

Example: The phenetic classification of species focuses on their physical traits rather than their genetic connections.

Definition: A system of classifying organisms based on their observable characteristics and similarities, rather than their evolutionary relationships.

Example: Phenetics is used to group species based on physical traits rather than genetic information.

Definition: A chemical compound that is the ethyl ether of phenol, appearing as a clear, aromatic liquid.

Example: The chemist used phenetol in the synthesis of various organic compounds.

Definition: A change in an organism's traits caused by environmental factors, which looks similar to traits that are usually inherited genetically.

Example: The plant showed a phenocopy of the drought-resistant variety due to the extreme weather conditions.