A medical dictionary is an example of a specialized dicrtionary. There are also legal dictionaries, financial dictionaries, rhyming dictionaries, idiom dictionaries, proverb dictionaries, etc. Specialized dictionaries list words, terms, abbreviations, and phrases not usually found in an ordinary dictionary.
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A medical dictionary focuses on the terminology and jargon used in the healthcare field. A legal dictionary contains definitions of legal terms and concepts. A technical dictionary provides explanations for terms used in specific industries, such as engineering or computer science.
The most specialized level of organization is the organelle within a cell. Organelles are membrane-bound structures that perform specific functions necessary for the cell's survival and functioning. Examples include the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.
Some examples of vascular plants include ferns, conifers (such as pine trees), and flowering plants (angiosperms) like roses, sunflowers, and oak trees. These plants have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients throughout their structures.
A hygroscopic organ is a specialized structure in certain plants that can absorb and retain moisture from the air. These organs help the plant adapt to arid conditions by allowing them to capture water vapor from the atmosphere. Examples of hygroscopic organs include specialized hairs or structures on leaves.
Birds, carnivores like cats and dogs, and some fish are examples of animals that do not have a cecum. The cecum is a specialized structure found in herbivores that assists in the digestion of plant material.
Yes, "barometer" is a noun in the dictionary. It refers to an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure.