IPA: /ˈmɛtəˌfreɪz/
KK: /mɛtəˌfreɪz/
Definition: A type of translation that conveys the exact words and structure of the original text without changing its meaning.
Example: The translator provided a metaphrase of the poem, keeping the original wording intact.
Definition: To translate or rewrite a text in a way that keeps the original meaning but changes the wording, often literally.
Example: The scholar decided to metaphrase the ancient text to make its meaning clearer.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈpleɪziə/
KK: /mɛtəˈpleɪziə/
Definition: A process where one type of tissue changes into another type, often seen in medical contexts, such as when normal cells are replaced by abnormal ones.
Example: Metaplasia can occur in response to chronic irritation or inflammation in the body.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈstæbɪlɪti/
KK: /mɛtəˈstæbɪlɪti/
Definition: A condition in which a system is not in its most stable state but can remain in that state for a long time before changing.
Example: The chemical reaction reached a state of metastability, allowing it to persist longer than expected.
IPA: /mɛˈtæstəˌsɪs/
KK: /mɛˈtæstəˌsɪs/
Definition: The process where cancer cells spread from one part of the body to another, forming new tumors.
Example: The doctor explained that the metastasis of the cancer made treatment more complicated.
IPA: /mɛˈtæstəˌsaɪz/
KK: /mɛˈtæstəˌsaɪz/
Definition: To spread or grow in a harmful way, especially in reference to cancer cells moving from one part of the body to another.
Example: The cancer began to metastasize, affecting other organs in the body.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈstætɪk/
KK: /mɛtəˈstætɪk/
Definition: Related to the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
Example: The doctor explained that the tumor was metastatic, meaning it had spread to other organs.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈtɑːrsl/
KK: /ˌmɛtəˈtɑrsl/
Definition: Relating to the part of the foot between the ankle and the toes, specifically the five long bones that form the front part of the foot.
Example: The doctor explained that the pain was due to a metatarsal injury.
Definition: A type of bone located in the middle part of the foot, connecting the toes to the ankle.
Example: The doctor explained that the pain was due to a fracture in one of the metatarsals.
IPA: /mɛˈθɛsɪs/
KK: /mɛˈtæθəsɪs/
Definition: A linguistic or chemical process where elements, sounds, or letters are rearranged or exchanged to create new forms or meanings.
Example: The word 'aks' is an example of metathesis, where the sounds are switched to form 'ask'.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈzoʊən/
KK: /mɛtəˈzoʊən/
Definition: A type of animal that is made up of many cells, which are organized into tissues and organs, and typically has a digestive system.
Example: Humans are metazoans, as they are multicellular organisms with complex structures.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈzoʊɪk/
KK: /mɛtəˈzoʊɪk/
Definition: Relating to a large group of animals that have complex structures and are made up of many cells, known as metazoa.
Example: The study of metazoic organisms helps scientists understand the evolution of complex life forms.
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