IPA: /ˈhɛtərəʊɡræft/
KK: /ˈhɛtərəˌgræft/
Definition: A type of tissue transplant where the tissue comes from a different species than the one receiving it.
Example: The surgeon used a heterograft to repair the damaged tissue in the patient.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈkɛriən/
KK: /hɛtəroʊˈkɛriən/
Definition: A type of cell that has two or more nuclei that are genetically different from each other.
Example: In certain fungi, a heterokaryon can form when two different strains fuse together.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈkɛriˌɑtɪk/
KK: /hɛtərəˈkɛriˌɑtɪk/
Definition: Relating to cells that have two or more genetically different nuclei within the same cell.
Example: The research focused on heterokaryotic cells to understand genetic diversity.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒnəmi/
KK: /hɛtəˈrɑnəmi/
Definition: The state of being controlled or influenced by something outside oneself, often referring to a lack of independence or self-governance.
Example: The community experienced heteronomy as it was governed by foreign laws.
IPA: /ˈhɛtəˌrɪn/
KK: /ˈhɛtəˌrɪn/
Definition: A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and is pronounced differently.
Example: The word 'lead' can be a heteronym; it can mean to guide someone or refer to a type of metal.
IPA: /ˈhɛtəroʊfɪl/
KK: /hɛtəˈrɒfɪl/
Definition: A type of white blood cell that responds to foreign substances in the body, particularly in allergic reactions and infections.
Example: Heterophils play a crucial role in the immune response by attacking bacteria and other pathogens.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛksɪzəm/
KK: /hɛtəroʊˈsɛksɪzəm/
Definition: A belief or attitude that assumes heterosexuality is the only normal sexual orientation, often leading to discrimination against those who are not heterosexual.
Example: Heterosexism can create an unwelcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
IPA: //ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛkst//
KK: /ˈhɛtəroʊˌsɛkst/
Definition: A person who believes that heterosexuality is the only acceptable sexual orientation and often discriminates against those who are not heterosexual.
Example: The heterosexist attitudes in some communities can make it difficult for LGBTQ+ individuals to feel accepted.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛkʃuəli/
KK: /hɛtəroʊsɛkʃuəli/
Definition: In a way that relates to or involves sexual attraction between people of the opposite sex.
Example: They expressed their feelings heterosexually, showing their attraction to each other.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒspəri/
KK: /hɛtəˈrɒspəri/
Definition: The state of producing two different types of spores, typically microspores and megaspores, which is common in certain plants.
Example: Heterospory is an important adaptation in the evolution of seed plants.
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