paramecium (패러-미-시엄 (강세: 미)) — A single-celled microorganism with a slipper-like shape that moves using cilia
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A single-celled microorganism with a slipper-like shape that moves using cilia
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpærəˈmiːsiəm/
Korean meaning: 섬모를 이용해 움직이는 슬리퍼 모양의 단세포 미생물
Korean pronunciation: 패러-미-시엄 (강세: 미)
Example Sentences
- The paramecium escaped from the petri dish and went on a microscopic adventure.
- Paramecium reproduce through binary fission, splitting into two identical cells.
- The biology teacher said paramecium are like tiny living slippers swimming in pond water.
paramecium
NOUN//ˌpærəˈmiːsiəm//
A single-celled microorganism with a slipper-like shape that moves using cilia
Slipper-shaped single-celled organism swimming
Paramecium performs in the aquarium auditorium!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'paramekes'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '긴 타원형의'라는 뜻입니다. 18세기 과학자들이 이 미생물의 독특한 슬리퍼 같은 모양을 보고 명명했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The paramecium escaped from the petri dish and went on a microscopic adventure.”
“Paramecium reproduce through binary fission, splitting into two identical cells.”
“The biology teacher said paramecium are like tiny living slippers swimming in pond water.”
“Scientists use paramecium as model organisms to study cellular processes.”
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