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Topic: Science

nongonococcal

IPA: /nɒŋɡəʊnəˈkɒkəl/

KK: /nɔŋgənəˈkɑkəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to infections or conditions that are not caused by the gonococcus bacteria, which is responsible for gonorrhea.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a nongonococcal infection, which is different from gonorrhea.

nongranular

IPA: /nɒnˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

KK: /nɒnˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not have a grainy texture or structure; it is smooth or uniform without distinct particles.

Example: The paint has a nongranular finish, making it easy to clean.

nongrowing

IPA: /nɒnˈɡroʊɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈɡroʊɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not related to the process of increasing in size or developing.

Example: The nongrowing plant species can survive in harsh conditions without expanding.

nonhalogenated

IPA: /nɒnˈhæləʊdʒəneɪtɪd/

KK: /nɑnˈhælədʒəˌneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not containing halogens, which are a group of chemical elements including fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.

Example: The new paint is nonhalogenated, making it safer for the environment.

nonharmonic

IPA: /nɒnˈhɑːmənɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈhɑrmənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not related to harmony or not having a harmonious quality.

Example: The nonharmonic tones in the music created a unique and interesting sound.

nonheme

IPA: //nɒnˈhiːm//

KK: /nɒnˈhiːm/

adjective

Definition: Referring to substances or compounds that do not contain heme, which is a component of hemoglobin found in blood.

Example: Nonheme iron is found in plant-based foods and is not as easily absorbed by the body as heme iron from animal sources.

nonhemolytic

IPA: /nɒnˌhiːməˈlɪtɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈhɛməˌlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not causing the destruction of red blood cells.

Example: The nonhemolytic blood type is safe for transfusions.

nonhereditary

IPA: /nɒnˈhɛrɪˌdɛri/

KK: /nɑnˈhɛrɪˌdɛri/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is not inherited from parents or ancestors, meaning it does not come from family lineage.

Example: The condition was found to be nonhereditary, affecting only those without a family history of the disease.

nonhistone

IPA: /nɒnˈhɪstəʊn/

KK: /nɑnˈhɪstoʊn/

adjective

Definition: Referring to proteins that are associated with DNA but are not histones, which are a specific type of protein involved in the structure of chromosomes.

Example: Nonhistone proteins play important roles in the regulation of gene expression.

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that does not belong to the group of proteins known as histones, which are involved in the structure of chromosomes.

Example: Nonhistone proteins play important roles in regulating gene expression.

nonhomogeneous

IPA: /nɒnˈhɒməˌdʒiːnəs/

KK: /nɑnˈhoʊməˌdʒinəs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is not uniform or consistent in composition or character; it has different parts or elements that are not the same.

Example: The mixture was nonhomogeneous, with chunks of different materials throughout.

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