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Exam: IELTS

cisplatin

IPA: //ˈsɪs.plæt.ɪn//

KK: /ˈsɪs.plæt.ɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of medicine that contains platinum and is used to treat certain types of cancer, including ovarian, testicular, and bladder cancer.

Example: The doctor prescribed cisplatin to help treat her advanced ovarian cancer.

cisternal

IPA: /sɪsˈtɜrnəl/

KK: /sɪsˈtɜrnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a cistern, which is a container for storing water or other liquids.

Example: The building's design included a cisternal system for rainwater collection.

cistron

IPA: /ˈsɪstrɒn/

KK: /ˈsɪstrɒn/

noun

Definition: A part of DNA that carries the instructions for making a specific protein or enzyme, acting as a unit of heredity.

Example: The cistron is essential for the production of the enzyme needed for digestion.

cistronic

IPA: /sɪsˈtrɒnɪk/

KK: /sɪsˈtrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific segment of DNA that codes for a particular protein or function.

Example: The researchers studied the cistronic structure of the gene to understand its function better.

citable

IPA: /ˈsaɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈsaɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be mentioned as a source of information or evidence.

Example: The research paper is citable in academic discussions.

citation

IPA: /saɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /saɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A reference to a source of information or a formal statement that acknowledges someone's achievements, often used in academic or legal contexts.

Example: The student included a citation for every source used in her research paper.

citational

IPA: //saɪˈteɪʃənl//

KK: /saɪˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of quoting or referencing a source in writing or speech.

Example: The research paper included several citational references to support its claims.

citatory

IPA: //ˈsaɪtəˌtɔːri//

KK: /ˈsaɪtətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of citing or referencing something, often used in legal or academic contexts.

Example: The citatory nature of the document required all parties to appear in court.

cite

IPA: /saɪt/

KK: /saɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To mention something as a source of information or support, often in writing or speech.

Example: In her research paper, she decided to cite several important studies to back up her arguments.

citeable

IPA: /ˈsaɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈsaɪtəbl/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe something that can be referenced or quoted in academic or formal writing.

Example: The research paper provided several citeable sources to support its claims.

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