Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Relating to the study of how the size of an organism or part of an organism changes in relation to the size of another part or organism, often focusing on growth rates.

Example: The allometric growth of the animal's limbs allowed it to adapt to its environment more effectively.

Definition: A person who uses a system of medicine that treats diseases by using remedies that produce effects different from those caused by the diseases themselves.

Example: The allopath prescribed medication to treat the patient's illness.

Definition: Relating to a type of medicine that treats diseases by using different methods or substances, such as drugs or surgery, that have effects opposite to the symptoms of the illness.

Example: Many people prefer allopathic treatments for their health issues.

Definition: A way of treating illnesses using medicines that create effects opposite to the symptoms of the illness.

Example: Many people prefer allopathy for its scientifically proven methods of treatment.

Definition: Describing species or populations that live in different geographic areas and do not overlap, often leading to them being unable to interbreed due to this separation.

Example: The allopatric populations of the species evolved distinct characteristics due to their geographic isolation.

Definition: A situation in which different species or populations live in separate geographic areas and do not overlap, often leading to the development of distinct characteristics.

Example: The allopatry of the two species has led to distinct evolutionary paths.

Definition: A type of mineral that is not crystalline and can be seen through. It is usually colored and is made up of water and aluminum silicate. This mineral often forms in layers or shapes like stalactites.

Example: Allophane is often found in volcanic regions where it forms from the alteration of volcanic glass.

Definition: A variant pronunciation of a single sound in a language, where different sounds can be used in similar contexts without changing the meaning. For example, the different ways to pronounce the letter 't' in 'top' and 'stop' are examples of this concept.

Example: In linguistics, the aspirated 't' in 'top' and the unaspirated 't' in 'stop' are examples of allophones.

Definition: Relating to a variation of a sound in a language that does not change the meaning of a word.

Example: The allophonic variations of the phoneme can change the meaning of words in some languages.

Definition: In a way that involves the regulation of a protein's activity through the binding of a molecule at a site other than the active site.

Example: The enzyme was regulated allosterically by the presence of a specific molecule.