IPA: /ˌsoʊmətaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /səˌmætɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of experiencing physical symptoms that are caused by mental or emotional issues, rather than a physical illness.
Example: Many people with anxiety may experience somatization, feeling physical pain without any medical cause.
IPA: /səˈmætələdʒi/
KK: /səˈmætələdʒi/
Definition: The study of the human body, focusing on its physical structure and functions, often related to anthropology and evolution.
Example: Somatology helps us understand the differences in human body types across various cultures.
IPA: /səˈmætəˌmiːdɪn/
KK: /səˈmætəˌmɪdɪn/
Definition: A type of peptide made in the liver that helps promote growth in bones and cartilage when stimulated by growth hormone.
Example: Somatomedin plays a crucial role in the growth process by affecting cartilage cells.
IPA: /ˌsɒməʊtəˈsɛn.sər.i/
KK: /səˌmætəˈsɛnʃəri/
Definition: Relating to the ability to feel sensations from the skin and internal organs, such as touch, pain, and temperature.
Example: The somatosensory system helps us understand what we are feeling on our skin.
IPA: /ˌsoʊməˈtɑːstəˌtɪn/
KK: /səˈmætəˌstætɪn/
Definition: A type of hormone made by the body that helps control the release of other hormones, especially those related to growth and metabolism.
Example: Somatostatin plays a crucial role in regulating insulin and glucagon levels in the body.
IPA: //səˈmætəˌtroʊfɪn//
KK: /səˈmætəˌtroʊfɪn/
Definition: A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and other animals.
Example: Somatotrophin plays a crucial role in growth and development during childhood.
IPA: //səˈmætəˌtroʊpɪn//
KK: /səˈmætəˌtroʊpɪn/
Definition: A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.
Example: Somatotropin is essential for normal growth and development in children.
IPA: /səˈmætəˌtaɪp/
KK: /səˈmætəˌtaɪp/
Definition: The physical structure or build of a person, particularly in relation to specific body types such as ectomorph, endomorph, or mesomorph.
Example: The trainer assessed her somatotype to create a personalized fitness plan.
IPA: /ˈsɒm.bər/
KK: /ˈsɑm.bɚ/
Definition: Having a dark or dull color; serious and sad in mood.
Example: The somber atmosphere at the funeral made everyone feel heavy-hearted.
IPA: /ˈsɒmbər/
KK: /ˈsɑːmbər/
Definition: Having a dark or dull color; serious and sad in mood or appearance.
Example: The sky was somberer than usual, hinting at an approaching storm.
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