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Topic: Science

meridian

IPA: /məˈrɪdiən/

KK: /mɛˈrɪdɪən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to noon or the highest point of something, such as development or power.

Example: The empire reached its meridian during the reign of the great king.

noun

Definition: A line on the Earth's surface that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, used in geography and astronomy to measure longitude.

Example: The Prime Meridian is the starting point for measuring longitude around the world.

meridional

IPA: //mɛrɪˈdoʊnəl//

KK: /mɛrɪˈdoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the south or southern regions, often used to describe areas or characteristics associated with the southern part of a place.

Example: The meridional climate is warmer than the northern regions.

noun

Definition: A person who comes from or lives in a southern area, particularly in southern Europe or France.

Example: The meridional enjoyed the warm climate and rich culture of their homeland.

meridionally

IPA: /mɛrɪˈdɪənəli/

KK: /mɛrɪˈdɪənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is directed towards a meridian, which is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Example: The river flows meridionally across the landscape, creating a natural boundary.

meristem

IPA: /ˈmɛrɪstɛm/

KK: /ˈmɛrɪstɛm/

noun

Definition: A type of plant tissue that can grow and develop into new cells, found at the tips of stems and roots.

Example: The meristem at the root tip allows the plant to grow deeper into the soil.

meristematic

IPA: /ˌmɛrəstəˈmætɪk/

KK: /mɛrɪstəˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of plant tissue that can divide and form new cells, allowing for growth and development.

Example: The meristematic tissue in plants is responsible for their growth.

meristic

IPA: /mɛˈrɪstɪk/

KK: /mɛˈrɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the structure of organisms that have segments or parts, often used in biology to describe variations in the number or arrangement of these segments.

Example: The meristic characteristics of the fish species were studied to understand their evolutionary adaptations.

meroblastic

IPA: /ˌmɛrəˈblæstɪk/

KK: /mɛroʊˈblæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of fertilized egg that does not divide completely during early development due to the presence of a large amount of yolk.

Example: The meroblastic cleavage in the egg allows for the development of the embryo while retaining a significant yolk supply.

merocrine

IPA: /ˈmɛrəˌkraɪn/

KK: /ˈmɛrəˌkraɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of gland that releases its secretions without harming the cells that produce them.

Example: The sweat glands in humans are an example of merocrine glands, as they secrete sweat without damaging their cells.

meromorphic

IPA: /ˌmɛrəˈmɔːrfɪk/

KK: /mɛrəˈmɔrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of function in complex analysis that is analytic everywhere except for certain points where it has singularities.

Example: The function is meromorphic, meaning it is well-defined except at a few isolated points.

meromyosin

IPA: /ˌmɛrəʊˈmaɪəsɪn/

KK: /mɛroʊˈmaɪəsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of protein that is a part of myosin, which is involved in muscle contraction. It is formed from two subunits and can be obtained through a specific digestive process.

Example: Meromyosin plays a crucial role in the structure of muscle fibers.

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