Exam: TOEFL

Definition: The quality of being dryly humorous or sarcastic, often in a way that shows a clever or ironic twist.

Example: Her wryness made the conversation both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Definition: A chemical compound related to xanthine, often found in various biological systems.

Example: Xanthin is important in the metabolism of purines in the body.

Definition: A yellowish-white, crystalline substance that is a type of purine base found in the body and some plants, and is involved in the production of uric acid.

Example: Xanthine is often studied in relation to its role in metabolism and its presence in various biological tissues.

Definition: A small, yellowish bump on the skin that is filled with fat and can appear on areas like the eyelids or joints.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a xanthoma on her eyelid.

Definition: A type of organic compound that is often yellow and is used in various applications, including as an insecticide and in the production of natural pigments.

Example: Xanthone is used in some agricultural products to help control pests.

Definition: A yellow pigment found in plants that helps with photosynthesis and is related to other pigments like lutein.

Example: Xanthophyll is important for the health of green plants as it plays a role in photosynthesis.

Definition: Friendly and welcoming, especially towards guests or strangers.

Example: The xenial atmosphere of the hotel made all the guests feel at home.

Definition: Referring to substances that are not naturally found in the body or living organisms, often used in the context of chemical compounds that can affect biological systems.

Example: Xenobiotic compounds can sometimes be harmful to health if they accumulate in the body.

Definition: A chemical substance that is not naturally found in an organism and can include drugs, pesticides, or other harmful compounds.

Example: The study focused on the effects of xenobiotics on human health.

Definition: A method used to diagnose an infectious disease by exposing a potentially infected person or tissue to a clean insect, like a mosquito, and then checking the insect for the disease-causing germs.

Example: The doctor used xenodiagnosis to determine if the patient had the infection by observing the mosquitoes that fed on them.

Definition: Relating to a method of diagnosing diseases by using a living organism to detect the presence of pathogens.

Example: The xenodiagnostic approach was used to identify the infection in the patient.