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Topic: Science

nosocomial

IPA: /nəˈsoʊ.kə.mi.əl/

KK: /nəˈsōkəˌmēəl/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is related to or occurs in a hospital, often referring to infections that patients get while receiving treatment there.

Example: The patient developed a nosocomial infection during their stay at the hospital.

nosologic

IPA: /nəˈzɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /nəˈzɒlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study and classification of diseases.

Example: The nosologic approach helps doctors understand different types of illnesses.

nosological

IPA: /nəˈzɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /nəˈzɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the classification of diseases.

Example: The nosological classification helps doctors understand different types of illnesses.

nosology

IPA: /nəˈzɒlədʒi/

KK: /nɑˈzɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: A system for classifying and naming diseases in medicine.

Example: The doctor referred to the nosology to better understand the patient's condition.

notal

IPA: /ˈnoʊtəl/

KK: /ˈnoʊtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the back or dorsal side of an organism.

Example: The notal region of the insect is important for its movement and stability.

notation

IPA: /nəʊˈteɪʃən/

KK: /noʊˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A way of writing or using symbols to represent information, often in a specific field like music or mathematics.

Example: The teacher explained the musical notation used in the score.

notational

IPA: /nəʊˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /no'teɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of symbols used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.

Example: The notational system used in this textbook helps students understand complex concepts more easily.

notochord

IPA: /ˈnoʊtəˌkɔrd/

KK: /ˈnoʊtəˌkɔrd/

noun

Definition: A flexible rod that provides support in the bodies of some simple animals and in the early stages of development of more complex animals.

Example: The notochord is an important structure during the early development of vertebrates.

notochordal

IPA: /nəʊtəˈkɔːrdəl/

KK: /nəˈtoʊkɔrdl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the notochord, which is a flexible rod-like structure found in the embryos of vertebrates that provides support.

Example: The notochordal cells play a crucial role in the development of the spine.

notum

IPA: /ˈnoʊtəm/

KK: /ˈnoʊtəm/

noun

Definition: The upper side of a body segment in an insect, specifically the back part of the thorax.

Example: The notum is an important feature for identifying different species of insects.

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