"Meroistic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Meroistic refers to an organ or a plant part that is composed of multiple, separate, and distinct components or units, often with distinct functions.
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Meroistic is an adjective that refers to a type of chromosome that is divided into two or more parts or segments. Here are 5 usage examples:
Meroblastic refers to a type of cell division or cleavage in which the nucleus divides in two, but the cytoplasm divides incompletely, resulting in two daughter cells containing unequal amounts of cytoplasm.
A merocele is a type of hernia that occurs when the lining of a cavity (such as the abdominal cavity) bulges through a weak spot in the surrounding tissue. Meroceles can occur in various locations, including the abdominal wall, diaphragm, or pelvis. They are typically benign and can be removed surgically if they cause discomfort or complications.
Marduk, also known as Merodach, is the primary god of the Babylonian pantheon. He is the god of wisdom, magic, war, and kingship, and is often depicted as a fighter with a lion's head. Marduk is considered the patron deity of the city of Babylon, and his temple, the Esagila, was one of the most important buildings in the city.
Merogony is a rare word that refers to the process by which a merospermaid, a fictional creature, gives birth. In biology, it can also refer to the separation of chromosomes during meiosis in certain species of worms.
The word "merohedral" refers to a type of crystal structure in which two or more macromolecules, such as proteins or nucleic acids, have identical or very similar crystal structures but differ in their orientation or packing arrangement within the crystal lattice. This can occur when multiple molecules of the same type are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, resulting in identical crystal structures but with slight variations in their spatial arrangement. Merohedral twinning is a common phenomenon observed in protein crystallization, where identical protein molecules with slightly different orientations or packing arrangements within the crystal lattice.
The Meroitic period refers to the period of ancient civilization in Nubia (present-day northeastern Sudan and southern Egypt) from around 2000 to 300 BC. It was characterized by the rise of the Kingdom of Kush, a powerful and prosperous empire that flourished along the Nile River. During this period, the Meroitic people, skilled in agriculture, architecture, and metallurgy, built impressive structures such as the pyramids at Meroe, as well as temples and tombs. The Meroitic language, a form of Nubian, was also spoken during this time.
Meromelia is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the partial or complete absence of one or more limbs, often due to a failure of limb bud formation during embryonic development. It is sometimes referred to as aplasia or hypoplasia of a limb.
Meromyosin is a type of protein found in muscle cells that is involved in muscle contraction. It is a subunit of the muscle protein tropomyosin and is composed of two heavy chains and two light chains. Meromyosin is responsible for interacting with actin filaments to cause muscle contraction.
A meronym is a word that refers to a part of something. It is a term used in linguistics to describe a word whose referent is a part of the referent of another word. For example, "wheel" is a meronym of "car", because a wheel is a part of a car.