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cryptography

IPA: /krɪpˈtɒɡrəfi/

KK: /krɪpˈtɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The practice of creating and solving codes to keep information secret.

Example: The government uses cryptography to protect sensitive data.

cryptologic

IPA: /krɪp.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/

KK: /krɪp.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of codes and ciphers used to secure information.

Example: The cryptologic techniques used by the military are highly advanced.

cryptological

IPA: /krɪp.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /krɪp.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of codes and ciphers, especially in the context of secret communication.

Example: The cryptological techniques used by the spies were highly advanced.

cryptologist

IPA: /ˈkrɪp.tə.lɪst/

KK: /ˈkrɪp.tə.lɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies codes and ciphers to understand and create secure communication.

Example: The cryptologist worked tirelessly to decode the secret messages.

cryptology

IPA: /krɪpˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /krɪpˈtɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of techniques for secure communication and the analysis of codes used to protect information.

Example: He is pursuing a degree in cryptology to understand how to secure data effectively.

cryptonym

IPA: /ˈkrɪp.tə.nɪm/

KK: /ˈkrɪptəˌnɪm/

noun

Definition: A word or name that is used in secret to refer to something else, often as a code name.

Example: The spy used a cryptonym to protect his true identity during the mission.

cryptorchid

IPA: /ˈkrɪp.tɔː.kɪd/

KK: /ˈkrɪp.tɔːr.kɪd/

noun

Definition: A male animal that has one or both testicles that have not moved down into the scrotum.

Example: The veterinarian diagnosed the dog as a cryptorchid because one of its testicles was undescended.

cryptorchidism

IPA: //krɪpˈtɔːrkɪdɪzəm//

KK: /krɪpˈtɔr kɪd ɪ zəm/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where one or both testicles do not move down into the scrotum as they should.

Example: Cryptorchidism can lead to fertility issues if not treated properly.

cryptorchism

IPA: //krɪpˈtɔː.kɪ.zəm//

KK: /krɪpˈtɔr.kɪ.zəm/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where one or both of the testicles do not move down into the scrotum as they should during development.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with cryptorchism after a physical examination.

cryptosystem

IPA: /ˈkrɪptəˌsɪstəm/

KK: /ˈkrɪptoʊˌsɪstəm/

noun

Definition: A method or system used to secure information by encoding it so that only authorized users can read it.

Example: The company implemented a new cryptosystem to protect sensitive data from hackers.

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