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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

heterogamy

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒɡəmi/

KK: /hɛtəˈrɒɡəmi/

noun

Definition: The condition in which two different types of gametes, or reproductive cells, come together to create offspring, often differing in size and structure.

Example: Heterogamy is important in many species for promoting genetic diversity.

heterogeneity

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːɪti/

KK: /hɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being made up of different parts or elements.

Example: The heterogeneity of the community made it a vibrant place to live.

heterogeneous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈdʒiːnəs/

KK: /hɛtəroʊˈdʒiːnəs/

adjective

Definition: Made up of different or diverse parts or elements; not uniform or similar.

Example: The committee was heterogeneous, with members from various backgrounds and expertise.

heterogeneously

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːəsli/

KK: /hɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves different kinds or types; not uniform or consistent.

Example: The students were grouped heterogeneously to encourage diverse interactions.

heterogenous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈroʊdʒənəs/

KK: /hɛtəˈroʊdʒənəs/

adjective

Definition: Made up of different or diverse elements; not uniform in composition.

Example: The research team studied a heterogenous group of participants from various backgrounds.

heterogeny

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒdʒəni/

KK: /hɛtəˈrɔdʒəni/

noun

Definition: The process or condition of being diverse or varied in form or character.

Example: The heterogeny of the species allowed for a wide range of adaptations to different environments.

heterograft

IPA: /ˈhɛtərəʊɡræft/

KK: /ˈhɛtərəˌgræft/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue transplant where the tissue comes from a different species than the one receiving it.

Example: The surgeon used a heterograft to repair the damaged tissue in the patient.

heterokaryon

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈkɛriən/

KK: /hɛtəroʊˈkɛriən/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that has two or more nuclei that are genetically different from each other.

Example: In certain fungi, a heterokaryon can form when two different strains fuse together.

heterokaryotic

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈkɛriˌɑtɪk/

KK: /hɛtərəˈkɛriˌɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to cells that have two or more genetically different nuclei within the same cell.

Example: The research focused on heterokaryotic cells to understand genetic diversity.

heterologous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒlɒgəs/

KK: /hɛtəˈrɑlɪgəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a different species or type, often used in biological contexts to describe cells or tissues that are not identical or normally found in a specific area.

Example: The researchers used a heterologous graft to study the effects of the new treatment.

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