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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ontology

IPA: /ɒnˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /ɑnˈtɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: A field of study in philosophy that focuses on the nature of existence and what it means to be. It explores different types of entities and their relationships.

Example: In philosophy classes, we often discuss ontology and its implications for understanding reality.

onus

IPA: /ˈoʊ.nəs/

KK: /ˈoʊnəs/

noun

Definition: A difficult responsibility or obligation that someone has to deal with.

Example: The onus is on the manager to ensure that the project is completed on time.

oocyst

IPA: /ˈoʊəˌsɪst/

KK: /ˈoʊəˌsɪst/

noun

Definition: A protective structure where certain types of parasites develop and can be transferred to new hosts.

Example: The oocyst is essential for the life cycle of the parasite, allowing it to survive outside the host.

oocyte

IPA: //ˈoʊəˌsaɪt//

KK: /oʊəˈsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that develops into an egg in females; it is involved in reproduction.

Example: The oocyte is crucial for the process of fertilization in many animals.

oogamous

IPA: /ˈuːɡəməs/

KK: /ˈuːɡəməs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of reproduction where there are small, moving male cells and larger, stationary female cells.

Example: In oogamous species, the male gametes swim to fertilize the larger female gametes.

oogamy

IPA: //ˈuːɡəmi//

KK: /ˈuːɡəmi/

noun

Definition: A type of reproduction where the female reproductive cell is much larger than the male cell and does not move.

Example: In oogamy, the egg cell is larger and stationary compared to the smaller, mobile sperm cell.

oogenesis

IPA: /ˌoʊəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

KK: /oʊəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process by which an egg cell is formed and matures in the female reproductive system.

Example: Oogenesis is essential for reproduction in many animals, including humans.

oogenetic

IPA: /ˌoʊəˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/

KK: /oʊəˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of egg cell development in female organisms.

Example: The oogenetic process is crucial for the formation of eggs in many species.

oogonium

IPA: //ˈuːɡəˌnoʊmiəm//

KK: /ˈuːɡəˌnoʊmiəm/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that develops from a germ cell and eventually becomes an egg cell in the ovary, or a reproductive structure in some plants and fungi that contains egg cells.

Example: The oogonium in the algae is responsible for producing the female gametes.

oologist

IPA: /ˈoʊəˌdʒɪst/

KK: /ˈoʊəˌdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or collects birds' eggs.

Example: The oologist carefully examined the eggs for signs of damage.

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