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monomer

IPA: //ˈmɒnəmər//

KK: /ˈmɒnəmər/

noun

Definition: A small molecule that can join together with other similar molecules to create a larger structure called a polymer.

Example: Glucose is a common monomer that can link together to form starch.

monomeric

IPA: /məˈnɒmərɪk/

KK: /mɑˈnɑːmɛrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a structure or substance that consists of a single unit or component, often used in the context of genetics or biochemistry.

Example: The monomeric form of the protein is essential for its function.

monometallism

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈmɛtəlɪzəm/

KK: /mɒnəˈmɛtəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A system in which a single metal is used as the only standard for currency and monetary value.

Example: The country adopted monometallism to stabilize its economy by using only gold as its currency standard.

monometallist

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌmɛtəlɪst/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌmɛtəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports the use of only one metal, typically gold or silver, as the standard for currency instead of using two metals.

Example: The monometallist argued that a single metal standard would stabilize the economy.

monomorphemic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈmɔːfɛmɪk/

KK: /mɑnəˈmɔrfɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Made up of just one basic unit of meaning, which cannot be broken down into smaller parts.

Example: The word 'cat' is monomorphemic because it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful parts.

mononuclear

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈnjuːklɪə/

KK: /mɑnəˈnuklɪr/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of cell that contains only one nucleus.

Example: A mononuclear cell is essential for the immune response.

mononucleate

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈnjuːkliˌeɪt/

KK: /mɑnəˈnukliˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a cell that contains only one nucleus.

Example: The mononucleate cells are important for studying certain types of tissue regeneration.

mononucleated

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈnjuːklieɪtɪd/

KK: /mɑnəˈnukliˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having only one nucleus in a cell.

Example: The mononucleated cells are important for certain types of tissue regeneration.

mononucleosis

IPA: /ˌmɒnəʊnjuːˈkliːəʊsɪs/

KK: /mɑnəˌnukliˈoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A viral infection that causes symptoms like fever, sore throat, and fatigue, often associated with an increase in certain white blood cells.

Example: After feeling very tired and having a sore throat, the doctor diagnosed her with mononucleosis.

mononucleotide

IPA: //ˌmɒnəʊˈnjuːklɪətaɪd//

KK: /mɑːnoʊˈnjuːklɪətaɪd/

noun

Definition: A basic unit of DNA or RNA that consists of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.

Example: Mononucleotides are essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids in living organisms.

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