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Topic: Science

axonal

IPA: /ˈæksənl/

KK: /ˈæksənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a part of a nerve cell that carries signals away from the cell body.

Example: The axonal damage affected the patient's ability to move their limbs.

axone

IPA: /ˈæksɒn/

KK: /ˈæksən/

noun

Definition: A long, thin part of a nerve cell that carries messages away from the cell body to other cells.

Example: The axone transmits electrical signals to communicate with other neurons.

axonemal

IPA: /ˌæksəˈniːməl/

KK: /ˌæksəˈniməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a structure called an axoneme, which is part of the cell's anatomy involved in movement, especially in cilia and flagella.

Example: The axonemal structure is crucial for the movement of sperm cells.

axoneme

IPA: /ˈæksəˌniːm/

KK: /ˈæksəˌnim/

noun

Definition: A structure found in cilia and flagella, made up of a bundle of microtubules that helps in movement.

Example: The axoneme is essential for the beating motion of sperm tails.

axonometric

IPA: /ˌæksəˈnɒmɪtɪk/

KK: /ˌæksəˈnɒmɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of drawing or projection where an object is represented with its horizontal and vertical axes in proportion, but with curved and diagonal lines altered.

Example: The architect used an axonometric view to illustrate the building's design clearly.

axoplasm

IPA: //ˈæksəˌplæzəm//

KK: /ˈæksəˌplæzəm/

noun

Definition: The fluid substance found within an axon, which is part of a nerve cell and helps in the transmission of signals.

Example: The axoplasm contains various organelles and proteins necessary for the function of the axon.

axoplasmic

IPA: /ˌæksəˈplæzmɪk/

KK: /ˌæksəˈplæzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the cytoplasm found in the axon of a nerve cell, which is involved in the transport of materials within the neuron.

Example: The axoplasmic flow is essential for the proper functioning of nerve cells.

ayurveda

IPA: /ˌaɪəˈvɜːdə/

KK: /aɪəˈvɜːdə/

noun

Definition: A traditional system of medicine from India that focuses on balancing the body, mind, and spirit to promote health and well-being.

Example: Many people turn to ayurveda for natural remedies and holistic health practices.

azathioprine

IPA: //əˌzæθ.i.oʊˈpraɪn//

KK: /əˌzæθ.i.oʊˈpraɪn/

noun

Definition: A medication that helps to suppress the immune system, often used to prevent the body from rejecting transplanted organs, particularly in kidney transplants.

Example: The doctor prescribed azathioprine to help manage the patient's autoimmune condition.

azeotrope

IPA: /ˌeɪ.ziˈoʊ.troʊp/

KK: /əˈziːəˌtroʊp/

noun

Definition: A mixture of two or more liquids that has a constant boiling point and composition, meaning it behaves the same way when it turns into vapor as it does in liquid form.

Example: The azeotrope of ethanol and water cannot be separated by simple distillation.

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