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Topic: Science

postpuberty

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈpjuːbərti//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈpjuːbərti/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the period or state that occurs after a person has gone through puberty, which is the stage of development when a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.

Example: Many physical and emotional changes occur during the postpuberty phase of development.

postpubescent

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.pjuːˈbɛs.ənt//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˌpjuːˈbɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the stage of development that happens after a person has gone through puberty.

Example: The postpubescent individuals in the study showed different growth patterns compared to those who were still in puberty.

poststimulus

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈstɪmjʊləs//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌstɪm.jə.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that occurs after a stimulus has been applied or experienced.

Example: The poststimulus response was measured to assess the effects of the treatment.

postsurgical

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈsɜrʤɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the time after a surgical operation.

Example: The doctor monitored the patient's postsurgical recovery closely.

postsynaptic

IPA: //ˌpoʊtˈsɪnæptɪk//

KK: /ˌpoʊtˈsɪnæptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the part of a nerve cell that receives signals after a synapse has occurred.

Example: The postsynaptic neuron is responsible for receiving neurotransmitters from the presynaptic neuron.

posttransfusion

IPA: //ˌpoʊsttrænsˈfjuːʒən//

KK: /ˌpoʊsttrænsˈfjuːʒən/

adjective

Definition: Happening after a blood transfusion has taken place.

Example: The patient experienced posttransfusion symptoms that required monitoring.

posttreatment

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌtritmənt//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌtritmənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that occurs after a medical or therapeutic treatment has been completed.

Example: The posttreatment care plan is essential for the patient's recovery.

postulate

IPA: /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/

KK: /ˈpɑːstʃəˌleɪt/

noun

Definition: A basic principle or assumption that is accepted without proof, often used as a starting point for reasoning or argument.

Example: The theory is based on the postulate that all humans are rational beings.

transitive verb

Definition: To assume something to be true or to take it for granted, often as a basis for further reasoning or argument.

Example: In his theory, he postulates that all living things evolve over time.

postulational

IPA: /ˌpɒstjʊˈleɪʃənl/

KK: /ˌpɑːstʃəˈleɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or based on a statement or assumption that is accepted as true without proof.

Example: The postulational approach in mathematics relies on accepted truths to build further theories.

postvasectomy

IPA: //ˌpoʊstvæˈsɛktəmi//

KK: /ˌpoʊstvæˈsɛktəmi/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period or condition that occurs after a surgical procedure to cut the vas deferens, which is done to prevent pregnancy.

Example: The postvasectomy recovery process can vary from person to person.

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