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Topic: Science

anaerobic

IPA: /ˌænəˈroʊbɪk/

KK: /ˌænəˈroʊbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that occurs or exists without oxygen, often referring to certain organisms or environments.

Example: Some bacteria are anaerobic and can thrive in environments without oxygen.

anaerobically

IPA: /ˌænəˈroʊbɪkli/

KK: /ˌænəˈroʊbɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not need oxygen, often referring to certain biological processes.

Example: Some bacteria can live and grow anaerobically, thriving without oxygen.

anaerobiosis

IPA: /ˌænəˌroʊˈbaɪəsɪs/

KK: /ˌænəˌroʊˈbaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition in which life is maintained without the presence of oxygen.

Example: Some bacteria thrive in anaerobiosis, allowing them to survive in environments where oxygen is not available.

anaesthesia

IPA: //əˈniːsθiə//

KK: /əˈniːsθiə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where sensation is lost, often used during surgeries to prevent pain.

Example: The patient was given anaesthesia before the operation to ensure they felt no pain.

anaesthesiology

IPA: /ˌænəsθiˈziːələdʒi/

KK: /əˌniːsθiˈzɪəʊlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of medicine that focuses on the administration of anesthesia and the management of pain during and after surgical procedures.

Example: She decided to specialize in anaesthesiology to help patients feel comfortable during surgery.

anagen

IPA: /ˈænəˌdʒɛn/

KK: /ˈænəˌdʒɛn/

noun

Definition: The phase in the hair growth cycle where new hair is produced from stem cells.

Example: During the anagen phase, hair grows actively and can last for several years.

anagenesis

IPA: /ˌænəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

KK: /ænəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A process in evolution where one species gradually changes into another without splitting into different branches.

Example: The concept of anagenesis helps explain how species can evolve over time in a straight line.

anal

IPA: /ˈeɪnəl/

KK: /ˈeɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or located near the opening at the end of the digestive system.

Example: The doctor explained the importance of anal hygiene for overall health.

analcime

IPA: /ˈænəlˌsaɪm/

KK: /ˈænəlˌsaɪm/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is white or light-colored, made of hydrated silicate of sodium and aluminum, and is found in certain types of volcanic rocks.

Example: The geologist discovered a sample of analcime in the basalt formation.

analcite

IPA: /ˈænəlˌsaɪm/

KK: /ˈænəlˌsaɪm/

noun

Definition: A mineral that is a type of zeolite, typically found in volcanic rocks and used in various industrial applications.

Example: The geologist identified the analcite in the rock sample as a significant mineral for the study.

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