IPA: /ˈpɒlɪpɔɪd/
KK: /ˈpɑːlɪpɔɪd/
Definition: Describing something that has a shape or appearance similar to a polyp, often referring to abnormal growths in the body.
Example: The doctor noted that the growth was polypoid in nature, indicating it resembled a polyp.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈrɪbəˌsəʊməl/
KK: /ˌpɑlɪˈrɪbəˌsoʊməl/
Definition: Relating to a structure made up of multiple ribosomes that are attached to a single strand of messenger RNA, allowing for the simultaneous translation of proteins.
Example: The polyribosomal nature of the mRNA allows for efficient protein synthesis in the cell.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈraɪbəˌsoʊm/
KK: /ˌpɑlɪˈraɪboʊˌsoʊm/
Definition: A group of ribosomes that are connected by a single strand of messenger RNA, working together to make proteins.
Example: The polyribosome is essential for the efficient synthesis of proteins in the cell.
IPA: /ˌpɒliˈsækəraɪd/
KK: /pɑːliˈsækəraɪd/
Definition: A type of carbohydrate made up of many sugar molecules linked together, which can be broken down into simpler sugars.
Example: Starch and cellulose are examples of polysaccharides found in plants.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsiːmɪk/
KK: /pɑˈlɪsɪmɪk/
Definition: Describing a word or phrase that has multiple meanings or interpretations.
Example: The word 'bank' is polysemic because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌsiːməs/
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌsiːməs/
Definition: Describing a word that has several different meanings or interpretations.
Example: The word 'bank' is polysemous because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
IPA: /pəˈlɪsəmi/
KK: /pɑˈlɪsəmi/
Definition: The quality of a word or phrase having more than one meaning or interpretation.
Example: The word 'bank' is an example of polysemy because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌsoʊm/
KK: /ˈpɒlɪˌsoʊm/
Definition: A structure in a cell consisting of multiple ribosomes attached to a single strand of messenger RNA, involved in protein synthesis.
Example: The polysome allows for the efficient production of proteins by enabling multiple ribosomes to translate the same mRNA simultaneously.
IPA: //ˈpɒliˌsʌlfaɪd//
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌsʌlfaɪd/
Definition: A type of chemical compound that has two or more sulfur atoms in its structure.
Example: Polysulfide is often used in sealants and adhesives due to its flexibility and durability.
IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪləbɪk/
KK: /pɑlɪˈsɪləbɪk/
Definition: Describing words that have multiple syllables, typically more than three.
Example: The word 'unbelievable' is polysyllabic because it has five syllables.
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