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Topic: Science

exogenous

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɒdʒənəs/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɒdʒənəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that comes from outside an organism or system, rather than being produced internally.

Example: The researchers studied the exogenous factors that influence plant growth.

exogenously

IPA: /ˌɛkˈsɒdʒənəsli/

KK: /ɛkˈsodʒənəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that comes from outside a system or organism, rather than from within.

Example: The drug was administered exogenously to ensure it reached the bloodstream quickly.

exome

IPA: /ˈɛksoʊm/

KK: /ˈɛksoʊm/

noun

Definition: The total set of exons in a genome, which are the parts of DNA that code for proteins.

Example: Researchers studied the exome to understand the genetic basis of the disease.

exon

IPA: /ˈɛk.sɒn/

KK: /ˈɛk.sɒn/

noun

Definition: A part of DNA that contains the information needed to make proteins, which is copied into messenger RNA during the process of protein synthesis.

Example: The scientist studied the exon to understand how it contributes to protein production.

exonic

IPA: /ɪkˈzɒnɪk/

KK: /ɪkˈsɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an exon, which is a segment of DNA or RNA that contains coding information for protein synthesis.

Example: The exonic regions of the gene are crucial for producing the correct protein.

exonuclease

IPA: /ˌɛksoʊˈnjuːkleɪs/

KK: /ɛksoʊˈnjuːkleɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down nucleic acids by removing single nucleotides from the ends of DNA or RNA chains.

Example: Exonucleases play a crucial role in DNA repair and replication processes.

exopeptidase

IPA: /ˌɛksoʊˈpɛptɪdeɪz/

KK: /ɛksoʊˈpɛptɪdeɪz/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that breaks down proteins by removing amino acids from the ends of peptide chains.

Example: Exopeptidases play a crucial role in protein digestion by releasing individual amino acids.

exophthalmic

IPA: /ˌɛk.səʊfˈθæl.mɪk/

KK: /ɛkˈsɑfθəlmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where the eyeballs protrude or bulge out from the eye sockets.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient had exophthalmic symptoms, indicating a possible thyroid issue.

exophthalmos

IPA: /ˌɛk.səfˈθæl.məs/

KK: /ɛkˈsɑfθəlˌmoʊs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the eyeball bulges out from the eye socket, often due to various health issues.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with exophthalmos after noticing the unusual bulging of her eyes.

exophthalmus

IPA: /ɛkˈsɒθəlməs/

KK: /ɛkˈsɑːθəlməs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the eyeball protrudes from the eye socket, often associated with various health issues.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with exophthalmus after noticing the unusual bulging of her eyes.

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