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Topic: Science

gonococcus

IPA: /ɡəˈnɒkəs/

KK: /gəˈnɒkəs/

noun

Definition: A type of bacterium that causes the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.

Example: The doctor tested for gonococcus to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.

gonocyte

IPA: /ɡoʊnəˌsaɪt/

KK: /gəˈnōsīt/

noun

Definition: A type of germ cell that plays a crucial role in the formation of sperm in males and eggs in females.

Example: Gonocytes are essential for the development of reproductive cells in both sexes.

gonophore

IPA: /ɡəˈnɒfɔːr/

KK: /gəˈnɒfɔːr/

noun

Definition: A part of certain aquatic animals that carries reproductive organs or structures, often found in colonies of hydroids.

Example: The gonophore is essential for the reproduction of the hydroid colony.

gonopore

IPA: /ˈɡoʊnəˌpɔr/

KK: /ˈɡoʊnəˌpɔr/

noun

Definition: A small opening in certain animals that is used for reproduction.

Example: The female insect uses her gonopore to lay eggs.

googol

IPA: /ˈɡuːɡəl/

KK: /ˈɡuːɡəl/

noun

Definition: A very large number that is equal to 1 followed by 100 zeros, often used in mathematics to illustrate the concept of large quantities.

Example: The number of atoms in the observable universe is estimated to be around a googol.

googolplex

IPA: /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/

KK: /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/

noun

Definition: A very large number that is equal to 10 raised to the power of a googol, which is 1 followed by 10,000 zeros.

Example: The concept of a googolplex illustrates just how vast some numbers can be.

gossan

IPA: /ˈɡɒsən/

KK: /ˈgɑːsən/

noun

Definition: A type of rock that has been oxidized and is often reddish or rusty in color, typically found at the surface of a mineral vein.

Example: The geologist examined the gossan to determine the presence of valuable minerals.

gossypol

IPA: //ˈɡɒsɪpɒl//

KK: /gɑːˈsɪpəl/

noun

Definition: A harmful substance found in cottonseed oil that can be toxic but can be made safe through heating.

Example: Gossypol is often removed from cottonseed oil to make it safe for consumption.

gothite

IPA: /ˈɡɒθaɪt/

KK: /ˈgɒθaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of iron oxide mineral that can form in various crystal shapes and has a color range from yellowish to blackish brown.

Example: The geologist discovered a sample of gothite while examining the rock formation.

gout

IPA: /ɡaʊt/

KK: /gaʊt/

noun

Definition: A medical condition that causes severe pain and swelling in the joints, often affecting the feet and hands, due to high levels of uric acid in the blood.

Example: He was diagnosed with gout after experiencing intense pain in his big toe.

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