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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

entanglement

IPA: /ɪnˈtæŋɡlmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtæŋɡlmənt/

noun

Definition: A situation where things are twisted together or complicated, making it hard to separate them.

Example: The entanglement of the fishing nets caused a delay in our trip.

entasis

IPA: /ɛnˈteɪsɪs/

KK: /ɛnˈteɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A small outward curve or bulge in a column's shaft, designed to make the column appear straight and avoid the optical illusion of concavity.

Example: The ancient Greeks used entasis in their columns to enhance their visual appeal.

entelechy

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛlɪki/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛlɪki/

noun

Definition: A concept in philosophy referring to the realization of potential or the state of something that has fully achieved its essence or purpose.

Example: In Aristotle's philosophy, entelechy represents the actualization of an organism's potential.

enterobacterial

IPA: /ˌɛntəroʊbækˈtɪəriəl/

KK: /ˌɛntəroʊbækˈtɪəriəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of bacteria that includes many common pathogens found in the intestines of humans and animals.

Example: The enterobacterial infections can lead to serious health issues if not treated promptly.

enterobacterium

IPA: /ˌɛntərəˈbæktɪəriəm/

KK: /ˌɛntəroʊbækˈtɪəriəm/

noun

Definition: A type of bacteria that are rod-shaped and belong to a family known for including some harmful germs that can affect plants and animals.

Example: Enterobacterium can be found in various environments and is known to cause infections in humans.

enterocoel

IPA: /ˈɛntərəˌsɪl/

KK: /ˈɛntərəˌsoʊl/

noun

Definition: A body cavity in some invertebrates that develops from the inner layer of the early embryo.

Example: The enterocoel is an important feature in the development of certain invertebrates.

enterocoele

IPA: /ˌɛntəroʊˈsiːl/

KK: /ˈɛntərəˌsiːl/

noun

Definition: A type of body cavity that forms from a pouch-like extension of the early digestive tract in certain animals, particularly in echinoderms and chordates.

Example: The enterocoele is an important feature in the development of some marine organisms.

enterogastrone

IPA: /ˌɛntəroʊˈɡæstroʊn/

KK: /ɛnˌtɛrəˈɡæstroʊn/

noun

Definition: A substance produced in the upper part of the intestine that slows down the movement of food in the stomach and reduces stomach secretions.

Example: After eating, the body releases enterogastrone to help control digestion.

enterokinase

IPA: /ˌɛntəroʊˈkaɪneɪz/

KK: /ˌɛntəroʊˈkaɪneɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme produced in the upper part of the intestine that helps change a substance called trypsinogen into another substance called trypsin, which is important for digestion.

Example: Enterokinase plays a crucial role in the digestive process by activating trypsinogen.

enteron

IPA: /ˈɛn.tə.rɒn/

KK: /ˈɛntərɒn/

noun

Definition: The part of the digestive system that includes the intestines and is responsible for processing food.

Example: The enteron plays a crucial role in digestion and nutrient absorption.

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