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centrifugally

IPA: /ˌsɛntrɪˈfjuːɡəli/

KK: /sɛntrɪˈfjuːɡəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that moves away from the center or axis, often due to centrifugal force.

Example: The liquid was expelled centrifugally from the spinning container.

centrifugation

IPA: /ˌsɛntrɪfjuˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /sɛntrɪfjuˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of separating mixtures by spinning them rapidly in a machine called a centrifuge, which uses force to separate different components based on their density.

Example: Centrifugation is commonly used in laboratories to separate blood components.

centrifuge

IPA: /ˈsɛntrɪfjuːdʒ/

KK: /ˈsɛntrɪfjuːdʒ/

noun

Definition: A machine that spins around quickly to separate different materials based on their weight or density, often used in laboratories or for simulating gravity effects.

Example: The scientist used a centrifuge to separate the blood components for analysis.

transitive verb

Definition: To spin something rapidly in a machine that uses centrifugal force to separate substances or components.

Example: The scientist will centrifuge the samples to separate the blood cells from the plasma.

centriole

IPA: /ˈsɛntrɪoʊl/

KK: /ˈsɛntrɪoʊl/

noun

Definition: A small, cylindrical structure found in cells that helps in cell division by forming the spindle apparatus.

Example: During cell division, the centrioles play a crucial role in organizing the microtubules.

centrism

IPA: /ˈsɛntrɪzəm/

KK: /ˈsɛntrɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A political belief that seeks a middle ground between extreme views, avoiding both far-right and far-left positions.

Example: Centrism is often seen as a way to appeal to a broader range of voters.

centrist

IPA: /ˈsɛntrɪst/

KK: /ˈsɛntrɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing a political view that is moderate and not extreme, often balancing between left and right ideologies.

Example: The centrist candidate appealed to voters from both major parties.

noun

Definition: A person who holds moderate political views, often positioned between the extremes of left and right.

Example: The centrist candidate appealed to voters from both sides of the political spectrum.

centromere

IPA: /ˈsɛntrəˌmɪr/

KK: /ˈsɛntrəˌmɪr/

noun

Definition: The part of a chromosome that is the narrowest point, where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

Example: During cell division, the spindle fibers connect to the centromere to help separate the chromosomes.

centromeric

IPA: /ˌsɛntrəˈmɛrɪk/

KK: /sɛntrəˈmɪrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the part of a chromosome that links sister chromatids and is essential for proper cell division.

Example: The centromeric region of the chromosome is crucial for the movement of genetic material during cell division.

centrosome

IPA: /ˈsɛntrəˌsoʊm/

KK: /ˈsɛntrəˌsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A small part of a cell near the nucleus that helps organize structures called microtubules, which are important for cell shape and movement.

Example: The centrosome plays a crucial role in cell division by organizing the microtubules that separate chromosomes.

cephalad

IPA: /ˈsɛfəlæd/

KK: /ˈsɛfəlæd/

adverb

Definition: In a direction toward the head or front part of the body.

Example: The doctor instructed the patient to lie cephalad during the examination.

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