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adenomatous

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈnɒmətəs/

KK: /ˌædɪˈnoʊmətəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of tumor that develops from glandular tissue.

Example: The adenomatous tissue was examined for signs of malignancy.

adenosine

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈnoʊ.siːn/

KK: /ˌæd.əˈnoʊ.siːn/

noun

Definition: A type of molecule made up of adenine and ribose, which is important for building RNA and is part of energy-carrying molecules in cells.

Example: Adenosine plays a crucial role in energy transfer within cells as a component of ATP.

adenosis

IPA: /ˌædəˈnoʊsɪs/

KK: /ˌædəˈnoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition affecting a gland where there is unusual growth or development of glandular tissue.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with adenosis after the biopsy revealed abnormal glandular tissue.

adenoviral

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈnoʊ.vaɪr.əl/

KK: /ˌædɪˈnoʊvaɪrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of virus that can cause infections in humans and animals.

Example: The adenoviral infection led to a significant increase in respiratory symptoms.

adenovirus

IPA: /ˈæ.də.nəˌvaɪərəs/

KK: /ˈædənəˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that contains DNA and can cause infections in humans, particularly affecting the eyes and respiratory system.

Example: The adenovirus is known to cause respiratory infections, especially in children.

adept

IPA: /əˈdɛpt/

KK: /əˈdɛpt/

adjective

Definition: Having a high level of skill or expertise in a particular area or activity.

Example: She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

noun

Definition: A person who is very skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area or activity.

Example: She is an adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

adepter

IPA: /əˈdɛptər/

KK: /əˈdɛptər/

adjective

Definition: More skilled or proficient than someone or something else.

Example: She is an adepter in adapting to new environments quickly.

adeptly

IPA: /əˈdɛptli/

KK: /əˈdɛptli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great skill or knowledge.

Example: She adeptly handled the complex situation during the meeting.

adeptness

IPA: /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

KK: /əˈdɛptnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very skilled or proficient at something.

Example: Her adeptness at solving complex problems impressed everyone in the meeting.

adequacy

IPA: /ˈædɪkwəsi/

KK: /ˈædɪkwəsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being enough or satisfactory to meet a certain requirement or need.

Example: The adequacy of the resources provided was questioned by the committee.

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