IPA: /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌpɛs.tɪˌsaɪd/
KK: /ˈbaɪoʊˌpɛstɪˌsaɪd/
Definition: A type of pesticide that is made from natural materials or living organisms instead of synthetic chemicals.
Example: Farmers are increasingly using biopesticides to protect their crops from pests without harming the environment.
IPA: //ˌbaɪəʊˈfɪzɪkəl//
KK: /baɪoʊˈfɪzɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to the study of the physical principles and processes that occur in living organisms.
Example: The biophysical properties of the cell membrane are crucial for its function.
IPA: //ˌbaɪəˈfɪzɪsɪst//
KK: /baɪəˈfɪzɪsɪst/
Definition: A scientist who studies the physical principles of living things and biological processes.
Example: The biophysicist conducted experiments to understand how proteins function in cells.
IPA: //ˌbaɪəˈfɪzɪks//
KK: /ˌbaɪəˈfɪzɪks/
Definition: The field of science that studies how physical principles apply to living organisms and biological systems.
Example: Biophysics combines biology and physics to understand how cells function at a molecular level.
IPA: //ˈbaɪəˌplæzəm//
KK: /baɪˈoʊplæzəm/
Definition: A type of living matter that is involved in the processes of life and development, particularly related to reproduction.
Example: Scientists study bioplasm to understand how living organisms grow and reproduce.
IPA: /ˌbaɪəˈpɒlɪmə/
KK: /baɪəˈpɒlɪmə/
Definition: A large molecule made up of smaller units that are connected together, found in living things, such as proteins and DNA.
Example: Cellulose is a type of biopolymer that provides structure to plant cell walls.
IPA: /ˌbaɪəˈprɒspɛktɪŋ/
KK: /baɪoʊˈprɒspɛktɪŋ/
Definition: The systematic search for new drugs and other products from plants and microorganisms.
Example: Bioprospecting has led to the discovery of many important medicines derived from natural sources.
IPA: /ˌbaɪəˈprɒspɛktə/
KK: /baɪəˈprɒspɛktər/
Definition: A person who searches for and studies natural resources, especially plants and organisms, to find new products or medicines.
Example: The bioprospector traveled to remote jungles to discover new medicinal plants.
IPA: //naˈtʃʌr//
KK: /naˈtʃʌr/
Definition: Connected to a medical test that involves taking a small sample of tissue from the body to examine it for disease.
Example: The doctor explained that the biopsic analysis would help determine the nature of the tumor.
IPA: //ˈbaɪ.ɒp.si//
KK: /ˈbaɪɒpsi/
Definition: A medical procedure where a small piece of tissue is taken from the body to be examined for signs of disease.
Example: The doctor recommended a biopsy to check for any abnormalities in the tissue.
Definition: To take a small piece of tissue from a living body to examine it for medical reasons.
Example: The doctor decided to biopsy the suspicious growth on the patient's skin.
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