Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to a condition where there is an increased number of red blood cells in the blood.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him as polycythemic after reviewing his blood test results.

Definition: Having more than the usual number of fingers or toes.

Example: The polydactyl cat had an extra toe on each paw.

Definition: A person or an animal that has more fingers or toes than usual.

Example: The polydactyl cat had six toes on each paw.

Definition: A condition where a person has more than the usual number of fingers or toes.

Example: The child was born with polydactyly, having six fingers on one hand.

Definition: Describing a system that contains particles of different sizes rather than all being the same size.

Example: The polydisperse solution showed a variety of particle sizes under the microscope.

Definition: A measure of how varied the sizes of particles are in a mixture or solution.

Example: The polydispersity of the sample indicates a wide range of particle sizes.

Definition: A type of electrolyte that consists of long chains of molecules, often proteins or polysaccharides, which can carry an electric charge in solution.

Example: Polyelectrolytes are used in various applications, including water treatment and drug delivery.

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the development of multiple embryos from a single fertilized egg.

Example: Some species of parasitic wasps are polyembryonic, producing several embryos from one egg.

Definition: The process where more than one embryo develops from a single egg or ovule.

Example: Polyembryony can be observed in certain species of plants and animals, where multiple embryos arise from one fertilized egg.

Definition: A type of organic compound that has multiple double bonds in its structure, typically found in long chains of carbon atoms.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of polyenes to understand their reactivity.

Definition: Relating to a type of organic compound that contains multiple double bonds between carbon atoms.

Example: The researchers studied the polyenic compounds for their potential health benefits.