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Topic: Science

genomics

IPA: /dʒəˈnoʊmɪks/

KK: /dʒəˈnoʊmɪks/

noun

Definition: The field of science that focuses on the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes, which are the complete set of DNA in an organism.

Example: Genomics has revolutionized our understanding of genetic diseases and their treatments.

genotype

IPA: /ˈdʒɛnəˌtaɪp/

KK: /ˈdʒɛnəˌtaɪp/

noun

Definition: The genetic information of an organism that determines its traits, including the specific alleles it carries.

Example: Scientists study the genotype of plants to understand how they will grow in different environments.

genotypic

IPA: /ˌdʒɛnəˈtaɪpɪk/

KK: /dʒɛnəˈtaɪpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the genetic constitution of an organism, specifically its genes and their variations.

Example: The genotypic differences between the two species can help scientists understand their evolutionary paths.

genotypical

IPA: /ˌdʒɛnəˈtɪpɪkəl/

KK: /dʒɛnəˈtɪpɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the genetic makeup of an organism, specifically its genotype.

Example: The genotypical traits of the plant determine how it will grow in different environments.

genotypically

IPA: /ˌdʒɛnəˈtaɪpɪkli/

KK: /dʒɛnəˈtaɪpɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the genetic makeup of an organism.

Example: The plants were genotypically similar, showing the same genetic traits.

gentamicin

IPA: //dʒɛnˈtæmɪsɪn//

KK: /dʒɛnˈtæməˌsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of medicine that fights infections caused by bacteria. It is often used to treat serious infections, especially in the urinary tract.

Example: The doctor prescribed gentamicin to help treat the patient's severe infection.

genus

IPA: /ˈdʒiːnəs/

KK: /ˈdʒiːnəs/

noun

Definition: A category in biology that groups together species with similar characteristics, ranking between family and species.

Example: The lion and the tiger belong to the same genus called Panthera.

geobotanist

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈboʊtənɪst/

KK: /ˈdʒiːoʊˈbɒtənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the relationship between plants and their environment, particularly in relation to geographical areas.

Example: The geobotanist conducted research on how climate change affects local plant species.

geobotany

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈbætəni/

KK: /dʒiˈoʊbætəni/

noun

Definition: The study of the relationship between plants and their environment, particularly how plant distribution is influenced by geographical factors.

Example: Geobotany helps scientists understand how different plant species adapt to various climates and terrains.

geocentric

IPA: /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntrɪk/

KK: /dʒiˈoʊsɛntrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a viewpoint or model that considers the Earth as the center of the universe or a system.

Example: In a geocentric model, the Earth is placed at the center of the solar system, with all other celestial bodies orbiting around it.

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