IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊˈæntɪˌbɒdi/
KK: /ˈɔːtoʊˌæntɪˌbɒdi/
Definition: A type of antibody that mistakenly targets and reacts with the body's own cells or proteins instead of foreign invaders like bacteria or viruses.
Example: The presence of autoantibodies can indicate an autoimmune disease.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊbaɪˈɒɡrəfə/
KK: /ɔːˌtɒbɪˈɒɪɡrəfə/
Definition: A person who writes about their own life story.
Example: The famous autobiographer shared her experiences in a bestselling book.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/
KK: /ɔːtəˈbaɪəɡrəfi/
Definition: A book or written work about a person's life, written by that person themselves.
Example: She published her autobiography last year, sharing her life story with the world.
IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌbʌs/
KK: /ˈɔːtəˌbʌs/
Definition: A large vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically used for public transport.
Example: The autobus arrived at the station on time, ready to take passengers to the city.
IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
KK: /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
Definition: A device that uses high pressure and steam to sterilize equipment or materials, often used in laboratories and medical settings.
Example: The laboratory technician placed the glassware in the autoclave to ensure it was properly sterilized.
Definition: To treat or sterilize equipment or materials using a high-pressure steam chamber.
Example: The laboratory technician will autoclave the instruments to ensure they are free of bacteria.
IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌkɔɪd/
KK: /ɔːtəˈkɔɪd/
Definition: A type of substance produced by the body that acts like a hormone or neurotransmitter, influencing various physiological processes.
Example: Histamine is an example of an autocoid that plays a role in allergic reactions.
IPA: /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/
KK: /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/
Definition: A system of government where one person has complete control and makes all the decisions without any limits.
Example: In an autocracy, the leader has the power to make laws and decisions without consulting anyone else.
IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌkræt/
KK: /ˈɔːtəˌkræt/
Definition: A person who has complete control or power over a country or organization, often ruling without any limits or restrictions.
Example: The autocrat made decisions without consulting anyone else in the government.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
KK: /ɔːˈtɒkrætɪk/
Definition: Relating to a system of government where one person has absolute power and makes decisions without input from others.
Example: The autocratic leader made all the decisions without consulting anyone else.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪkəl/
KK: /ɔːtəˈkrætɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to a system of government in which one person has absolute power and makes decisions without input from others.
Example: The leader ruled in an autocratical manner, making all decisions without consulting anyone else.
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