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Topic: Inventions

proviral

IPA: /prəʊˈvaɪrəl/

KK: /proʊˈvaɪrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a provirus, which is a virus that has integrated its genetic material into the DNA of a host cell.

Example: The proviral DNA can remain dormant within the host's genome for years before becoming active.

provirus

IPA: /ˈproʊvaɪrəs/

KK: /ˈproʊvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that becomes part of the genetic material of a host cell and can be copied along with it without destroying the cell.

Example: The provirus can remain dormant in the host's DNA for many years before becoming active.

prussic

IPA: /ˈprʌsɪk/

KK: /ˈprʌsɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from prussic acid, which is a toxic compound also known as hydrocyanic acid.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of prussic compounds in the laboratory.

pseudocoel

IPA: //ˈsjuːdəˌkoʊl//

KK: /ˈsuːdəkoʊl/

noun

Definition: A body cavity found in some simple invertebrates that is not lined with a specific type of tissue and is different from a true coelom.

Example: The pseudocoel allows for the movement of fluids and nutrients in the organism's body.

pseudocoelomate

IPA: /ˈsjuːdəʊˌsiːləmeɪt/

KK: /ˈsuːdəkoʊləmət/

adjective

Definition: Referring to organisms that possess a pseudocoel, which is a fluid-filled body cavity that is not completely lined by mesoderm tissue.

Example: The roundworm is classified as a pseudocoelomate due to its unique body structure.

noun

Definition: A type of animal that has a body cavity called a pseudocoel, which is not completely lined with tissue from the mesoderm.

Example: Nematodes are examples of pseudocoelomates, as they possess a pseudocoel that helps in their movement and organ function.

pseudomonad

IPA: /ˈsjuːdəˌmɒnæd/

KK: /ˈsuːdəˌmɒnæd/

noun

Definition: A type of bacteria that belongs to the genus Pseudomonas, which can be found in various environments and may cause infections in humans and other organisms.

Example: Pseudomonads are often studied in microbiology due to their role in disease and their ability to thrive in diverse conditions.

pseudomorph

IPA: /ˈsjuːdəˌmɔːf/

KK: /ˈsuːdəˌmɔrf/

noun

Definition: A false or misleading form that resembles another substance or mineral.

Example: The geologist studied the pseudomorph to understand its unusual structure.

verb

Definition: To replace one substance with another in a way that creates a false or misleading appearance of the original substance.

Example: The mineral was pseudomorphed by another mineral, changing its appearance completely.

pseudomorphic

IPA: /ˌsjuːdəˈmɔːrfɪk/

KK: /sudəˈmɔrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of mineral or crystal that has taken on the shape of another mineral or crystal, often preserving the external form while the internal structure is different.

Example: The geologist explained how the pseudomorphic crystal had formed from another mineral over time.

pseudomorphism

IPA: /ˌsjuːdəˈmɔːfɪzəm/

KK: /ˌsuːdəˈmɔːrfɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where a substance takes on a crystal shape that is different from its usual form.

Example: The mineral exhibited pseudomorphism, showing a crystal structure that was not typical for its type.

pseudomorphous

IPA: /ˈsjuːdəʊˌmɔːfəs/

KK: /ˈsuːdəˌmɔːrfəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not have its true or original form, often used in a scientific or geological context.

Example: The mineral was found to be pseudomorphous, taking on the shape of another mineral.

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