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Topic: Inventions

postaxial

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈeɪ.ʃəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌæks.i.əl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a position behind a central line or axis in the body, especially in relation to limbs.

Example: The postaxial side of the forelimb is important for understanding limb development.

postcava

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌkeɪvə//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌkeɪvə/

noun

Definition: A large vein in the body that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half to the heart.

Example: The postcava is essential for returning blood to the heart from the lower body.

postcaval

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌkeɪvəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌkeɪvəl/

noun

Definition: A large vein that carries blood from the lower body to the heart, specifically referring to the inferior vena cava.

Example: The postcaval vein is essential for returning deoxygenated blood from the lower parts of the body to the heart.

postcranial

IPA: /ˈpoʊstˌkreɪniəl/

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌkræn.i.əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the parts of the body that are located behind the skull.

Example: The postcranial skeleton includes all the bones except those of the head.

postemergence

IPA: //ˌpoʊstɪˈmɜrdʒəns//

KK: /ˌpoʊstɪˈmɜrdʒəns/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the period or actions that take place after a plant has emerged from the soil but before it reaches maturity.

Example: Farmers often apply fertilizers during the postemergence phase to support plant growth.

posteruptive

IPA: /ˌpoʊstəˈrʌptɪv/

KK: /pəʊstəˈrʌptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period or events that occur after a volcanic eruption.

Example: The landscape was dramatically altered during the posteruptive phase of the volcano's activity.

potassium

IPA: /pəˈtæsiəm/

KK: /pəˈtæsɪəm/

noun

Definition: A soft, silver-white metal that is very reactive and is found in nature only in compounds. It is often used in fertilizers and soaps.

Example: Potassium is an essential nutrient for plant growth and is commonly found in fertilizers.

potentiation

IPA: /pəˌtɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /pəˌtɛnʧiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process by which one substance increases the effectiveness of another substance without causing harm on its own.

Example: The potentiation of the medication improved the patient's response to treatment.

potentiator

IPA: /pəˈtɛnʃiˌeɪtə/

KK: /pəˈtɛnʧiˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A substance that increases the effectiveness or strength of another substance, often used in the context of drugs or flavors.

Example: The new potentiator improved the effectiveness of the medication significantly.

potentiometer

IPA: /pəˈtɛnʧiˌoʊmɪtər/

KK: /pəˈtɛnʧiˌoʊmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device that has three connections and can change its resistance, often used to control volume in electronic devices like radios and TVs.

Example: The technician adjusted the potentiometer to increase the volume of the speaker.

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