IPA: /ˌhɛliəˈmɛtrɪk/
KK: /hɛliˈɒmɪtrɪk/
Definition: Relating to a device used for measuring the angles of celestial bodies by comparing their brightness with that of the sun.
Example: The heliometric measurements helped astronomers determine the distance to the stars more accurately.
IPA: /ˈhɛliəˌsfɪə/
KK: /ˈhɛliəˌsfɪr/
Definition: The area in space around the sun where the solar wind affects the environment, including the entire solar system.
Example: The heliosphere acts as a protective bubble for the planets in our solar system.
IPA: /ˌhiːliəʊˈtrɒpɪk/
KK: /hɛliˈoʊtrəpɪk/
Definition: Describing plants that grow or turn towards the sun as they follow its movement across the sky.
Example: Sunflowers are heliotropic, always facing the sun as it moves throughout the day.
IPA: /ˌhiːliəʊˈtrɪpɪzəm/
KK: /ˌhiːliəʊˈtrɪpɪzəm/
Definition: The way a plant grows or moves in response to sunlight, usually bending towards the light source.
Example: Sunflowers exhibit heliotropism by turning their heads to follow the sun throughout the day.
IPA: /ˌhɛlɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /hɛlɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of adopting or being influenced by Greek culture, ideas, or practices.
Example: The Hellenization of the region led to the spread of Greek philosophy and art.
IPA: /hɛlˈmɪnθɪk/
KK: /hɛlˈmɪnθɪk/
Definition: Relating to worms, particularly those that are parasitic.
Example: The doctor prescribed a helminthic treatment to eliminate the parasitic infection.
Definition: A substance that helps to remove or kill parasitic worms in the body.
Example: The doctor prescribed a helminthic to treat the patient's infection.
IPA: /hɛlˌmɪnθˈɒlədʒi/
KK: /hɛlˌmɪnθˈɑlədʒi/
Definition: The scientific study of worms, particularly those that are parasites.
Example: Helminthology is important for understanding diseases caused by parasitic worms.
IPA: /ˌhɛm.əˈsaɪ.təˌmiː.tər/
KK: /hɛməˈsaɪtəˌmɪtər/
Definition: A device used to count the number of blood cells in a specific volume of blood.
Example: The researcher used a hemacytometer to determine the concentration of red blood cells in the sample.
IPA: /hɪˈmæɡ.luː.tɪ.nɪn/
KK: /hɛˈmæɡlʊtɪnɪn/
Definition: A substance that causes red blood cells to clump together, often found in antibodies or certain viruses.
Example: The hemagglutinin in the virus helps it to attach to and infect host cells.
IPA: /hɪˈmætɪk/
KK: /hɪˈmætɪk/
Definition: This word describes something that is related to blood or has characteristics similar to blood.
Example: The doctor explained that the hematic properties of the substance were crucial for the treatment.
Definition: A substance that helps to increase the amount of blood or improve its quality.
Example: Iron is often used as a hematic to treat anemia.
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