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Topic: Science

apogean

IPA: /əˈpoʊdʒiən/

KK: /əˈpoʊdʒiən/

adjective

Definition: Related to the highest point in the orbit of a celestial body, especially the point farthest from the Earth.

Example: The satellite reached its apogean position before beginning its descent.

apogee

IPA: /ˈæpəʊdʒiː/

KK: /ˈæpəˌdʒi/

noun

Definition: The highest or farthest point in a particular situation, often used in astronomy to describe the point in an orbit that is farthest from the planet or body being orbited.

Example: The satellite reached its apogee before starting its descent back to Earth.

apolipoprotein

IPA: //ˌæpəˌlaɪpəˈproʊtiːn//

KK: /ˌæpəˌlaɪpəˈproʊtiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of protein that combines with fat to form a lipoprotein, which is important for transporting fats in the body.

Example: Apolipoproteins play a crucial role in lipid metabolism and cardiovascular health.

apomict

IPA: /ˈæpəˌmɪkt/

KK: /ˈæpəˌmɪkt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that can reproduce without fertilization, creating seeds that are genetically identical to the parent plant.

Example: The apomict can produce offspring that are clones of itself, allowing for a stable genetic lineage.

apomictic

IPA: /ˌeɪpəʊˈmɪktɪk/

KK: /əˈpōˌmiktik/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of reproduction in plants where seeds are formed without fertilization.

Example: Some plants can reproduce in an apomictic manner, allowing them to produce seeds without the need for pollination.

apomictically

IPA: /ˌeɪpəʊˈmɪktɪkli/

KK: /əˈpōˌmiktik(ə)lē/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves apomixis, which is a form of asexual reproduction in plants where seeds are produced without fertilization.

Example: The plant reproduces apomictically, allowing it to create seeds without the need for pollination.

apomixis

IPA: /ˌeɪpəˈmɪksɪs/

KK: /əˈpōˌmiksəs/

noun

Definition: A type of reproduction that occurs without the usual process of cell division or the formation of reproductive cells, allowing plants or organisms to produce offspring without fertilization.

Example: Apomixis allows certain plants to reproduce asexually, creating seeds without fertilization.

apomorphine

IPA: //ˌeɪpəˈmɔːrfɪn//

KK: /ˌæpəˈmɔrfɪn/

noun

Definition: A white crystalline substance that comes from morphine and is used in medicine to make people vomit.

Example: The doctor prescribed apomorphine to help the patient with severe nausea.

aponeurosis

IPA: /ˌæpəˈnʊəroʊsɪs/

KK: /əˌpoʊnˈjʊəroʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A flat, fibrous tissue that connects muscles to each other or to bones, similar to a tendon.

Example: The surgeon repaired the damaged aponeurosis to restore the muscle's function.

aponeurotic

IPA: /ˌæpəˈnʊərɒtɪk/

KK: /əˌpoʊnʊˈrɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to the parts they move.

Example: The surgeon explained the importance of the aponeurotic layer in the procedure.

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