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Topic: Science

cytoplasm

IPA: /ˈsaɪtəˌplæzəm/

KK: /ˈsaɪtəˌplæzəm/

noun

Definition: The jelly-like substance inside a cell that surrounds the nucleus and contains various organelles and materials necessary for the cell's functions.

Example: The cytoplasm is where most of the cell's metabolic processes occur.

cytoplasmic

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈplæzmɪk/

KK: /sīˈtōˌplazmik/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the cytoplasm, which is the material within a cell, excluding the nucleus.

Example: The cytoplasmic membrane plays a crucial role in protecting the cell's contents.

cytoplasmically

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈplæzmɪkli/

KK: /saitəˈplæzmɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to the cytoplasm, the jelly-like substance within a cell where various organelles are found.

Example: The proteins are cytoplasmically distributed throughout the cell.

cytosine

IPA: //ˈsaɪtəˌsiːn//

KK: /ˈsaɪtəˌsiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of molecule that is one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA, pairing with another molecule called guanine to help store genetic information.

Example: Cytosine pairs with guanine in the structure of DNA.

cytoskeletal

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈskɛlɪtəl/

KK: /saitəˈskɛlətl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the cytoskeleton, which is a network of fibers in cells that helps maintain their shape and structure.

Example: The cytoskeletal elements play a crucial role in cell movement and division.

cytoskeleton

IPA: //ˈsaɪtəˌskɛlɪtən//

KK: /ˈsaɪtəˌskɛlɪtən/

noun

Definition: The internal structure of a cell that helps it maintain its shape and organization, made up of protein filaments and microtubules.

Example: The cytoskeleton plays a crucial role in maintaining the cell's shape and enabling movement.

cytosol

IPA: /ˈsaɪtəˌsɒl/

KK: /ˈsaɪtəˌsɑl/

noun

Definition: The liquid part of a cell's cytoplasm that surrounds the organelles and is not solid.

Example: The cytosol contains various molecules and ions that are essential for cellular processes.

cytosolic

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈzɒlɪk/

KK: /saitəˈzɒlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the fluid part of a cell that is outside the nucleus and contains various organelles.

Example: The cytosolic environment plays a crucial role in cellular processes.

cytostatic

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈstætɪk/

KK: /saitəˈstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that slows down or stops the growth and division of cells.

Example: The doctor prescribed a cytostatic drug to help control the cancer cells.

noun

Definition: A substance that inhibits cell growth and division, often used in cancer treatment.

Example: The doctor prescribed a cytostatic to help control the patient's tumor growth.

cytotaxonomy

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəʊˈtæksəˌnəmi/

KK: /saitəʊˈtæksəˌnəmi/

noun

Definition: The science of classifying living things based on their cellular characteristics, particularly focusing on their chromosomes and cellular structures.

Example: Cytotaxonomy helps scientists understand the relationships between different species by examining their cellular makeup.

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