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Topic: Science

transactinide

IPA: /trænˈzæktɪnaɪd/

KK: /trænˈzæktɪnaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the group of chemical elements that have atomic numbers greater than 103, which are found in the periodic table after the actinides.

Example: Scientists are studying the properties of transactinide elements to understand their behavior.

transaminase

IPA: //trænˈsæmɪneɪz//

KK: /trænˈsæməˌneɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps in the process of transferring amino groups from one molecule to another, which is important in metabolism.

Example: Doctors often measure transaminase levels to assess liver function.

transamination

IPA: /ˌtræn.səˈmeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /trænˌsæməˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of transferring an amino group from one molecule to another, often involving amino acids and keto acids.

Example: Transamination is an important process in amino acid metabolism.

transcendental

IPA: /trænˈsɛndəntəl/

KK: /trænˈsɛndəntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that goes beyond ordinary experience or understanding, often associated with mystical or supernatural qualities.

Example: The philosopher spoke of transcendental ideas that could not be grasped through mere logic.

transcriptase

IPA: /trænsˈkrɪp.teɪs/

KK: /trænˈskrɪpˌteɪs/

noun

Definition: An enzyme that helps create RNA from a DNA template during the process of transcription, or it can refer to an enzyme that synthesizes DNA from RNA in reverse transcription.

Example: The scientist studied the role of transcriptase in gene expression.

transcription

IPA: /trænsˈkrɪpʃən/

KK: /trænˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of writing down or recording spoken words, or the written document that results from this process. It can also refer to the process in biology where RNA is created from DNA.

Example: The transcription of the interview was completed by the end of the day.

transcriptional

IPA: /trænsˈkrɪpʃənl/

KK: /trænˈskrɪpʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of copying genetic information from DNA to RNA.

Example: The transcriptional activity of the gene was measured in the experiment.

transcutaneous

IPA: //trænzˈkjutənəs//

KK: /trænzˈkjutənəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of passing through the skin.

Example: The transcutaneous method is often used for delivering medication without injections.

transdermal

IPA: /trænˈdɜːr.məl/

KK: /trænˈdɜrml/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of delivering medication through the skin so that it enters the bloodstream.

Example: The doctor prescribed a transdermal patch to help manage the patient's pain.

transdermally

IPA: /trænˈdɜːrməli/

KK: /trænˈdɜrməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves passing through the skin, often used in reference to medication delivery.

Example: The medication was administered transdermally to ensure a steady release into the bloodstream.

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