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Topic: Science

avulse

IPA: /əˈvʌls/

KK: /əˈvʌls/

transitive verb

Definition: To separate or remove something by force, often by tearing it away from its original position.

Example: The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.

avulsion

IPA: /əˈvʌlʃən/

KK: /əˈvʌlʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of forcibly tearing away or separating a part of the body or land, often due to trauma, surgery, or natural events like floods.

Example: The doctor explained that the injury was an avulsion of the finger, requiring immediate attention.

axenic

IPA: /eɪˈzɛnɪk/

KK: /ˈeɪzɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not contaminated by or associated with any other living organisms, often used to describe pure cultures of microorganisms that do not have any other organisms present.

Example: The laboratory maintained an axenic environment to ensure the purity of the microbial cultures.

axenically

IPA: /ˌeɪksəˈnɪkli/

KK: /æksɛnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not involve any other living organisms.

Example: The experiment was conducted axenically to ensure no contamination occurred.

axial

IPA: /ˈæksiəl/

KK: /ˈæksɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or positioned around an axis, which is an imaginary line that something rotates around.

Example: The axial alignment of the planets affects their gravitational interactions.

axiality

IPA: //ˌæk.siˈæl.ɪ.ti//

KK: /ˈæksiəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or characteristic of being related to an axis, often used in contexts like architecture or geometry.

Example: The axiality of the structure allows for better alignment with the surrounding landscape.

axially

IPA: /ˈæksɪəli/

KK: /ˈæksɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is aligned with an axis.

Example: The components were arranged axially to ensure proper alignment.

axile

IPA: /ˈæksaɪl/

KK: /ˈæksaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or situated along the central axis of a structure, especially in botanical terms, such as in the arrangement of ovules in an ovary.

Example: The plant's ovary displayed axile placentation, indicating a specific arrangement of its seeds.

axillar

IPA: /ˈæksɪlər/

KK: /æksɪlər/

noun

Definition: A part of a plant that is located in the angle between the stem and a leaf or branch, often associated with the growth of new shoots or flowers.

Example: The axillar buds on the plant will eventually develop into new branches.

axillary

IPA: //ˈæksɪˌlɛri//

KK: /ˈæksɪˌlɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the area under the arm or the armpit, often used in medical or anatomical contexts.

Example: The doctor examined the axillary region for any signs of swelling.

noun

Definition: A term related to the area under the arm or the armpit, often used in anatomical contexts.

Example: The doctor examined the axillary region for any signs of infection.

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