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Topic: Science

serpiginous

IPA: /sɜːrˈpɪdʒɪnəs/

KK: /sɜrˈpɪdʒɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of skin lesion that has a wavy or irregular edge and may heal in some areas while spreading in others.

Example: The doctor noted that the rash was serpiginous, indicating it had a wavy appearance.

serrate

IPA: /ˈsɛreɪt/

KK: /ˈsɛr.ət/

adjective

Definition: Having a jagged or saw-like edge with small notches or projections.

Example: The serrate leaves of the plant help it to collect water more efficiently.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a saw-like edge on something, making it jagged or notched.

Example: The chef used a special knife to serrate the bread for easier slicing.

serrated

IPA: /səˈreɪtɪd/

KK: /səˈreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a jagged edge or a series of notches, similar to the teeth of a saw.

Example: The chef used a serrated knife to slice the bread easily.

serration

IPA: /səˈreɪʃən/

KK: /sɛˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A series of small teeth or notches along an edge, often found on tools or blades to help cut or grip better.

Example: The knife has a serration that makes it easier to slice through bread.

serum

IPA: /ˈsɪr.əm/

KK: /ˈsɪrəm/

adjective

Definition: A liquid that is part of blood, which contains proteins and other substances, often used in medical treatments or tests.

Example: The doctor prescribed a serum to help treat the infection.

noun

Definition: A clear, yellowish liquid that is part of blood, which remains after the blood has clotted. It contains antibodies and is used in medical treatments to provide immunity.

Example: The doctor administered a serum to help the patient recover from the infection.

sesamoid

IPA: /ˈsɛsəˌmɔɪd/

KK: /ˈsɛsəˌmɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to small bones that form in tendons or joint capsules, often helping to reduce friction and improve movement.

Example: The doctor explained that the sesamoid bones in the foot help with walking and running.

noun

Definition: A small, rounded bone or cartilage found in a tendon, usually near a joint, that helps to reduce friction and improve the leverage of muscles.

Example: The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body, located in the knee.

sesquiterpene

IPA: //ˌsɛs.kwɪˈtɜːr.piːn//

KK: /sɛsˈkwɪtərˌpiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound made from three isoprene units, which contains fifteen carbon atoms. These compounds are often found in plants and can contribute to their color and scent.

Example: Sesquiterpenes are important in the fragrance industry due to their aromatic properties.

sessile

IPA: /ˈsɛs.aɪl/

KK: /ˈsɛsəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is fixed in one place and does not move, often used in biology to refer to plants or animals that are attached directly to a surface without a stalk.

Example: The sessile leaves of the plant grow directly from the stem without any stalks.

setiform

IPA: //ˈsɛtɪfɔrm//

KK: /sɛtɪfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape similar to a bristle or seta, which is a stiff hair or a structure resembling a hair.

Example: The plant's leaves were setiform, resembling fine bristles that added texture to the garden.

severalfold

IPA: /ˈsɛvərəlfoʊld/

KK: /ˈsɛvərəlfoʊld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is multiplied by several times or has multiple parts or aspects.

Example: The project was severalfold larger than the previous one.

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