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Exam: TOEFL

metastability

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈstæbɪlɪti/

KK: /mɛtəˈstæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A condition in which a system is not in its most stable state but can remain in that state for a long time before changing.

Example: The chemical reaction reached a state of metastability, allowing it to persist longer than expected.

metastasis

IPA: /mɛˈtæstəˌsɪs/

KK: /mɛˈtæstəˌsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process where cancer cells spread from one part of the body to another, forming new tumors.

Example: The doctor explained that the metastasis of the cancer made treatment more complicated.

metastasize

IPA: /mɛˈtæstəˌsaɪz/

KK: /mɛˈtæstəˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spread or grow in a harmful way, especially in reference to cancer cells moving from one part of the body to another.

Example: The cancer began to metastasize, affecting other organs in the body.

metastatic

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈstætɪk/

KK: /mɛtəˈstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.

Example: The doctor explained that the tumor was metastatic, meaning it had spread to other organs.

metatarsal

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈtɑːrsl/

KK: /ˌmɛtəˈtɑrsl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the part of the foot between the ankle and the toes, specifically the five long bones that form the front part of the foot.

Example: The doctor explained that the pain was due to a metatarsal injury.

noun

Definition: A type of bone located in the middle part of the foot, connecting the toes to the ankle.

Example: The doctor explained that the pain was due to a fracture in one of the metatarsals.

metathesis

IPA: /mɛˈθɛsɪs/

KK: /mɛˈtæθəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A linguistic or chemical process where elements, sounds, or letters are rearranged or exchanged to create new forms or meanings.

Example: The word 'aks' is an example of metathesis, where the sounds are switched to form 'ask'.

metazoan

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈzoʊən/

KK: /mɛtəˈzoʊən/

noun

Definition: A type of animal that is made up of many cells, which are organized into tissues and organs, and typically has a digestive system.

Example: Humans are metazoans, as they are multicellular organisms with complex structures.

metazoic

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈzoʊɪk/

KK: /mɛtəˈzoʊɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a large group of animals that have complex structures and are made up of many cells, known as metazoa.

Example: The study of metazoic organisms helps scientists understand the evolution of complex life forms.

metencephalic

IPA: /ˌmɛtənˈsɛfəlɪk/

KK: /mɛtənˈsɛfəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a part of the brain that is involved in coordinating movement and balance.

Example: The doctor explained that the metencephalic region plays a crucial role in motor control.

metencephalon

IPA: /ˌmɛtənˈsɛfəlɒn/

KK: /mɛtənˈsɛfələn/

noun

Definition: The front part of the hindbrain in an embryo, which develops into the cerebellum and pons in adults.

Example: The metencephalon plays a crucial role in coordinating movement and balance.

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