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Topic: Science

symptomatology

IPA: /ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ə.lə.dʒi/

KK: /sɪmptəˈmætələdʒi/

noun

Definition: The study or analysis of the symptoms associated with a disease.

Example: The doctor explained the symptomatology of the illness to the patient.

synaesthesia

IPA: /ˌsɪn.əˈθiː.zi.ə/

KK: /sɪnəˈθiːzə/

noun

Definition: A condition where one sense is simultaneously perceived as if by one or more additional senses, such as seeing colors when hearing music.

Example: She experiences synaesthesia, so when she hears a piano, she sees bright colors.

synapomorphy

IPA: /sɪˌnæp.əˈmɔr.fi/

KK: /sɪˌnæp.əˈmɔr.fi/

noun

Definition: A characteristic or feature that is passed down from a common ancestor and is shared by two or more groups of organisms.

Example: The presence of feathers is a synapomorphy that links birds to their dinosaur ancestors.

synapse

IPA: /ˈsɪnæps/

KK: /ˈsɪnæps/

intransitive verb

Definition: A connection between two nerve cells that allows them to communicate with each other.

Example: The neurons in the brain form synapses to transmit signals.

noun

Definition: A connection point between two nerve cells where signals are transmitted from one to the other.

Example: The synapse allows communication between neurons in the brain.

synapsid

IPA: //sɪˈnæpsɪd//

KK: /sɪˈnæpsɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of animal that includes all mammals and some extinct reptiles that are believed to be ancestors of mammals.

Example: The synapsid group includes both modern mammals and ancient reptiles that lived millions of years ago.

synapsis

IPA: /sɪˈnæp.sɪs/

KK: /sɪˈnæp.sɪs/

noun

Definition: The process where homologous chromosomes pair up during the first stage of cell division, specifically meiosis, allowing for genetic exchange.

Example: During synapsis, the chromosomes align closely together to exchange genetic material.

synaptic

IPA: /sɪˈnæptɪk/

KK: /sɪˈnæptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the connections between nerve cells in the brain, where signals are transmitted.

Example: The synaptic connections in the brain are crucial for learning and memory.

synaptically

IPA: /sɪˈnæptɪkli/

KK: /sɪˈnæptɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a synapse, which is the junction between two nerve cells where signals are transmitted.

Example: The neurons communicate synaptically to ensure rapid transmission of information.

synaptosomal

IPA: /sɪˈnæptəˌsoʊməl/

KK: /sɪˈnæptəˌsoʊməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific part of a nerve cell that is involved in transmitting signals between neurons.

Example: The researchers studied the synaptosomal components to understand how signals are transmitted in the brain.

synaptosome

IPA: /sɪˈnæptəˌsoʊm/

KK: /sɪˈnæptəˌsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A small structure formed from nerve endings at a connection point between nerve cells, which stays intact after the nerve tissue is broken down.

Example: Researchers studied the synaptosome to understand how nerve signals are transmitted.

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