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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

macromolecular

IPA: /ˌmækroʊməˈlɛkjʊlər/

KK: /mækroʊməˈlɛkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to large molecules made up of many smaller units, often found in biological systems.

Example: Proteins and nucleic acids are examples of macromolecular structures in living organisms.

macromolecule

IPA: /ˌmækroʊˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

KK: /ˈmækroʊˌmɒlɪkjuːl/

noun

Definition: A large molecule made up of many smaller units that are connected together, often found in substances like proteins and plastics.

Example: Proteins are an example of a macromolecule that plays a crucial role in biological processes.

macronuclear

IPA: //ˌmækroʊˈnjuːklɪr//

KK: /mækroʊˈnjuːklɪr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of nucleus found in certain protozoa that is larger than a micronucleus and is involved in the control of cellular functions.

Example: The macronuclear structure plays a crucial role in the organism's metabolism.

macronucleus

IPA: //ˌmækroʊˈnjuːklɪəs//

KK: /mækroʊˈnjuːklɪəs/

noun

Definition: The larger nucleus found in certain single-celled organisms, which manages the cell's everyday activities like metabolism and growth.

Example: In ciliate protozoans, the macronucleus plays a crucial role in regulating metabolic processes.

macronutrient

IPA: //ˌmækroʊˈnjuːtrɪənt//

KK: /ˈmækroʊˌnjuːtrɪənt/

noun

Definition: A type of substance that is needed in large amounts for the growth and health of living organisms, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Example: Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are all important macronutrients that our bodies need to function properly.

macrophage

IPA: /ˈmækroʊfeɪdʒ/

KK: /mækroʊfeɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A type of large cell in the immune system that can engulf and digest foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.

Example: Macrophages play a crucial role in the body's defense against infections.

macrophagic

IPA: /ˌmækroʊˈfeɪdʒɪk/

KK: /mækroʊˈfeɪdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris and pathogens.

Example: The macrophagic response is crucial for the immune system to fight infections.

macroscale

IPA: //ˈmækrəʊskeɪl//

KK: /ˈmækroʊskeɪl/

noun

Definition: A large scale that is often used to describe something that is extensive or significant in size or scope.

Example: The project was designed to operate on a macroscale, affecting thousands of people.

macroscopic

IPA: /ˌmækrəˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /mækrəˈskɑpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to objects or phenomena that are large enough to be seen without the help of a microscope or other magnifying tools.

Example: The macroscopic view of the landscape revealed the vastness of the mountains and valleys.

macroscopically

IPA: /ˌmækrəˈskɒpɪkli/

KK: /mækˈrɒskəˌpɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be seen or observed with the naked eye, rather than through a microscope or other magnifying tools.

Example: The changes in the ecosystem were macroscopically evident after the pollution incident.

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