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Exam: IELTS

blastoderm

IPA: //ˈblæstəˌdɜrm//

KK: /ˈblæstəˌdɜrm/

noun

Definition: A layer of cells that forms on the surface of a fertilized egg, which later develops into the embryo.

Example: The blastoderm is crucial for the early development of the embryo in birds and reptiles.

blastoma

IPA: /blæˈstoʊmə/

KK: /blæˈstoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A type of tumor made up of immature cells that have not yet developed into normal tissue.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a blastoma after reviewing the test results.

blastomere

IPA: //ˈblæstəˌmɪr//

KK: /ˈblæstəˌmɪr/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that forms during the early stages of development after a fertilized egg divides.

Example: The blastomeres continue to divide and eventually form a structure called the morula.

blastomycosis

IPA: //blæstəˈmaɪkoʊsɪs//

KK: /blæstəˈmaɪkoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of infection caused by a fungus that can lead to inflammation in the skin, lungs, or other organs.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with blastomycosis after she showed symptoms of a fungal infection.

blastula

IPA: //ˈblæstjʊlə//

KK: /ˈblæstjʊlə/

noun

Definition: A stage in early development of an embryo that looks like a hollow ball of cells filled with fluid.

Example: The blastula forms after several divisions of the fertilized egg.

blastulation

IPA: //blæstəˈleɪʃən//

KK: /blæstəˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process in early development where a hollow ball of cells, called a blastula, is formed from a mass of cells.

Example: During embryonic development, blastulation is a crucial step that leads to the formation of the blastula.

blatancy

IPA: /ˈbleɪtə.nsi/

KK: /ˈbleɪtənsɪ/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very obvious or conspicuous, often in a way that is considered rude or offensive.

Example: The blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone at the meeting.

blatant

IPA: //ˈbleɪtənt//

KK: /ˈbleɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Very obvious and offensive, often in a way that is hard to ignore.

Example: His blatant disregard for the rules got him into trouble.

blatantly

IPA: //ˈbleɪtəntli//

KK: /ˈbleɪtəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very obvious or clear, often in a way that is considered rude or disrespectful.

Example: He blatantly ignored the rules during the game.

blazer

IPA: //ˈbleɪ.zər//

KK: /ˈbleɪzər/

noun

Definition: A type of lightweight jacket that is often colorful or striped, usually worn in casual or semi-formal settings, and features pockets and a notched collar.

Example: He wore a stylish blazer over his shirt for the dinner party.

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