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Topic: Science

intricate

IPA: /ˈɪntrɪkət/

KK: /ˈɪntrɪkɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having many complex parts that are arranged in a detailed and complicated way.

Example: The artist created an intricate design that took many hours to complete.

intrinsic

IPA: /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/

KK: /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the essential nature or inherent qualities of something; not dependent on external factors.

Example: The intrinsic value of a piece of art is often determined by its emotional impact rather than its market price.

introgression

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈɡrɛʃən/

KK: /ɪntrəˈɡrɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where genes from one species mix into the gene pool of another species, often through repeated breeding with one of its parent species.

Example: Introgression can lead to new traits in a population as genes from different species combine.

intromission

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən/

KK: /ɪntrəˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of introducing or admitting something, especially in a physical or sexual context.

Example: The intromission is a crucial part of the reproductive process in many species.

intromittent

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈmɪtənt/

KK: /ɪntrəˈmɪtnt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that conveys or sends something into another body or space.

Example: The intromittent organ of the male is used during reproduction.

intron

IPA: /ˈɪntrɒn/

KK: /ˈɪntrɒn/

noun

Definition: A part of a gene that is not used for making proteins and is taken out before the messenger RNA is made.

Example: Introns are removed from the RNA transcript before it is translated into a protein.

intronic

IPA: /ɪnˈtrɒnɪk/

KK: /ɪnˈtrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to introns, which are non-coding sections of a gene that are removed during the process of gene expression.

Example: The study focused on the intronic regions of the DNA to understand gene regulation.

intubate

IPA: /ˈɪntuːbeɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtjuːbeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To insert a tube into a body passage or hollow organ, often to assist with breathing or delivering medication.

Example: The doctor had to intubate the patient to ensure they could breathe properly during the surgery.

intubation

IPA: /ˌɪntuˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈtjuːbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of placing a tube into a hollow organ, such as the trachea, to ensure it remains open for breathing or medical procedures.

Example: The doctor performed an intubation to help the patient breathe during surgery.

intuitive

IPA: /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy to understand or use without needing to think too much about it, often based on feelings or instincts rather than logic.

Example: The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy for anyone to use.

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