A term from the Maasai language that generally refers to a type of African fabric or attire worn during special ceremonies and events, often made from colorful cotton or silk materials and adorned with intricate designs and patterns.
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A phenoxide ion is a negative ion that has a phenoxide group attached to a central carbon atom. The phenoxide group is the conjugate base of a phenol, where a hydroxyl group (-OH) is resonance-stabilized by the aromatic ring of the phenyl group.
/'fiːnəʊɔkayed/
The prosencephalon is the anterior part of the brain in early embryos, which eventually develops into the forebrain. It is a key component of the developing central nervous system, containing structures such as the telencephalon and diencephalon.
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A medical procedure or therapy designed to prevent or control epileptic seizures. It involves the use of anticonvulsant drugs or other methods to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in patients with epilepsy.
/æntiˈlɛpsɪs/
A Greek dramatist and poet of the late fourth to early third century BCE, known for his comedies, particularly for being a precursor to the New Comedy genre, and for his portrayal of human psychology and social mores.
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1. (verb) transformed or reformed by morphing. 2. (adjective) altered in form or appearance through morphing; deformed or distorted in an unnatural manner.
/ˈmɔːrf.aɪ.zɪzd/
the use of humor, irony, or sarcasm to criticize, ridicule, or lampoon a subject or person, often in order to convey a message or moral.
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A female given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'fortunate, blessed'. It can be used as a standalone name and is also part of some compound names. It is a variant of the name Rafael, which means 'God is my help'.
/rəˈfɛlə/
Partially or half-staminate; characterized by having one sex organ underdeveloped or absent, typically in plants where one sex is less developed than the other, such as in some types of flowers or plants.
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A rare mineral with a habit of typically forming prismatic crystals, blue in color, and found in skarn deposits. It is a calcium metasomatitic mineral, often associated with lead and zinc ores.
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