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exodontist

IPA: /ˌɛk.səʊˈdɪn.tɪst/

KK: /ɛkˈsɒdɪntɪst/

noun

Definition: A type of dentist who focuses on removing teeth.

Example: The exodontist carefully extracted the patient's wisdom teeth.

exodus

IPA: /ˈɛksədəs/

KK: /ˈɛksədəs/

noun

Definition: A large group of people leaving a place at the same time, often for a new location or to escape a difficult situation.

Example: The exodus of refugees from the war-torn country was a heartbreaking sight.

exoenzyme

IPA: /ˈɛksoʊˌɛnzaɪm/

KK: /ˈɛksoʊˌɛnzaɪm/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that works outside the cell where it is produced, often involved in breaking down substances like food.

Example: The exoenzyme helps in digesting complex nutrients in the environment.

exogamous

IPA: /ɛkˈsɒɡəməs/

KK: /ɛkˈsɔɡəməs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the practice of marrying outside a specific group or community.

Example: In some cultures, exogamous marriages are encouraged to promote diversity.

exogamy

IPA: /ɛɡˈsɒɡəmi/

KK: /ɛkˈsɔgəmi/

noun

Definition: The practice of marrying someone from outside your own social group, family, or tribe.

Example: In many cultures, exogamy is encouraged to promote diversity and strengthen alliances between different groups.

exogen

IPA: /ˈɛɡzəʊdʒɛn/

KK: /ˈɛksoʊdʒɛn/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that has a specific structure with wood bark and pith, characterized by a growth pattern that adds new layers to the outside next to the bark.

Example: The exogen is known for its distinct wood structure and netted-veined leaves.

exogenic

IPA: /ˌɛk.sɪˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

KK: /ɛkˈsɒdʒɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to processes or phenomena that originate from outside the Earth or its surface.

Example: The exogenic forces, such as weathering and erosion, shape the landscape over time.

exogenously

IPA: /ˌɛkˈsɒdʒənəsli/

KK: /ɛkˈsodʒənəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that comes from outside a system or organism, rather than from within.

Example: The drug was administered exogenously to ensure it reached the bloodstream quickly.

exome

IPA: /ˈɛksoʊm/

KK: /ˈɛksoʊm/

noun

Definition: The total set of exons in a genome, which are the parts of DNA that code for proteins.

Example: Researchers studied the exome to understand the genetic basis of the disease.

exon

IPA: /ˈɛk.sɒn/

KK: /ˈɛk.sɒn/

noun

Definition: A part of DNA that contains the information needed to make proteins, which is copied into messenger RNA during the process of protein synthesis.

Example: The scientist studied the exon to understand how it contributes to protein production.

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