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phenotypically

IPA: /fɪˈnoʊtɪpɪkli/

KK: /fɛnəˈtɪpɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, which are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

Example: The plants grew phenotypically different in response to varying light conditions.

phenoxide

IPA: //fɛnˈɒksaɪd//

KK: /fɛnˈɒksaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from phenol, often acting as a salt or an ion.

Example: Phenoxide is commonly used in various chemical reactions and processes.

phenoxy

IPA: /fɪˈnɒk.si/

KK: /fɪˈnɒk.si/

noun

Definition: A chemical group that comes from phenol, formed when a hydrogen atom is removed, represented by the formula C6H5O-.

Example: The phenoxy group is often used in the synthesis of various organic compounds.

phentermine

IPA: /ˈfɛntəˌmiːn/

KK: /ˈfɛnθəˌmiːn/

noun

Definition: A medication that helps reduce hunger by changing how the body processes certain chemicals in the brain, often used to help people lose weight.

Example: The doctor prescribed phentermine to assist with her weight loss plan.

phentolamine

IPA: /fɛn.təˈlɑː.miːn/

KK: /fɛntəˈlɑːmiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of medication that blocks certain receptors in the body, often used to help diagnose and treat a specific type of tumor that affects blood pressure.

Example: The doctor prescribed phentolamine to help manage the patient's high blood pressure caused by a tumor.

phenyl

IPA: /ˈfɛnɪl/

KK: /ˈfɛnɪl/

noun

Definition: A chemical group that comes from benzene, formed by taking away one hydrogen atom, and is often used in organic chemistry.

Example: Phenyl groups are commonly found in many organic compounds.

phenylalanine

IPA: //ˌfɛnɪlˈælənin//

KK: /fɛnɪlˈælənin/

noun

Definition: A necessary building block for proteins that the body cannot produce on its own, found in many foods and important for growth and health.

Example: Phenylalanine is found in high-protein foods like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products.

phenylbutazone

IPA: //ˌfɛnɪlˈbjuːtəˌzoʊn//

KK: /ˈfɛnɪlˌbjuːtəˌzoʊn/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that was used as a medicine to reduce pain and inflammation, particularly for conditions like arthritis and gout.

Example: The doctor prescribed phenylbutazone to help manage the patient's arthritis pain.

phenylephrine

IPA: /ˌfɛnəˈlɛfɹɪn/

KK: /fɛnəˈlɛfɹɪn/

noun

Definition: A medication that helps to narrow blood vessels, often used to treat stuffy noses, widen pupils, and support blood pressure during surgery.

Example: The doctor prescribed phenylephrine to help relieve my nasal congestion.

phenylic

IPA: /ˈfɛnɪlɪk/

KK: /ˈfɛnɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a specific chemical group known as phenyl, which is a part of many organic compounds.

Example: The phenylic compounds are often used in various chemical reactions.

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