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bilevor

/baɪˈlɛvɔːr/

A bilevor is a specialized organism or micro-organism that derives its primary sustenance from bile or biliary secretions. This term is typically used in biological or medical contexts to describe niche metabolic processes found in certain parasites or bacteria.

Exemples

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The scientist discovered a rare bilevor living within the digestive tract of the specimen.

The scientist discovered a rare bilevor living within the digestive tract of the specimen.

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Metabolic profiling indicates that the organism functions as a bilevor, utilizing hepatic secretions for energy.

Metabolic profiling indicates that the organism functions as a bilevor, utilizing hepatic secretions for energy.

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I'm telling you, this little bilevor is the key to understanding how the infection spreads.

I'm telling you, this little bilevor is the key to understanding how the infection spreads.

Famille de mots

Nom
bilevor
Verb
bilevorize
Adverbe
bilevorously
Adjectif
bilevorous
Apparenté
bilevorism
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'bile' (the bitter fluid) + 'vor' (like in herbivore or voracious). It’s a creature that 'devours bile'.

Quiz rapide

The parasite was classified as a ________ because it relied entirely on the host's gallbladder secretions for nutrients.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bilevor

Exemples

1

The scientist discovered a rare bilevor living within the digestive tract of the specimen.

everyday

The scientist discovered a rare bilevor living within the digestive tract of the specimen.

2

Metabolic profiling indicates that the organism functions as a bilevor, utilizing hepatic secretions for energy.

formal

Metabolic profiling indicates that the organism functions as a bilevor, utilizing hepatic secretions for energy.

3

I'm telling you, this little bilevor is the key to understanding how the infection spreads.

informal

I'm telling you, this little bilevor is the key to understanding how the infection spreads.

4

While most gut flora are commensal, the introduction of a pathogenic bilevor can disrupt lipid emulsification.

academic

While most gut flora are commensal, the introduction of a pathogenic bilevor can disrupt lipid emulsification.

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Our laboratory is targeting the unique enzymes of the bilevor to develop more effective treatments for gall disorders.

business

Our laboratory is targeting the unique enzymes of the bilevor to develop more effective treatments for gall disorders.

Famille de mots

Nom
bilevor
Verb
bilevorize
Adverbe
bilevorously
Adjectif
bilevorous
Apparenté
bilevorism

Collocations courantes

obligate bilevor An organism that must consume bile to survive.
pathogenic bilevor A bile-consuming organism that causes disease.
bilevor population The group of bile-consuming organisms in a specific area.
microscopic bilevor A bile-consuming organism too small to see with the naked eye.
bilevor adaptation Changes that allow an organism to eat bile.

Phrases Courantes

act as a bilevor

to function by consuming bile

thrive like a bilevor

to flourish in a harsh, bitter environment

bilevor niche

a specific biological role for a bile consumer

Souvent confondu avec

bilevor vs believer

A 'believer' is someone with faith; a 'bilevor' is a biological term for an organism that eats bile.

bilevor vs bivouac

A 'bivouac' is a temporary camp; 'bilevor' refers to a feeding habit.

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Notes d'usage

The word is highly technical and should primarily be used in scientific papers or advanced biological discussions. It is constructed from the Latin 'bilis' (bile) and 'vorare' (to devour).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word as 'bilevore' (with an 'e'), following the pattern of 'herbivore', though both spellings may appear in varied scientific literature depending on the region.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'bile' (the bitter fluid) + 'vor' (like in herbivore or voracious). It’s a creature that 'devours bile'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'bilis' (bile/gall) and 'vorare' (to swallow or devour).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: bilevors Used with technical adjectives like 'obligate' or 'facultative'

Quiz rapide

The parasite was classified as a ________ because it relied entirely on the host's gallbladder secretions for nutrients.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bilevor

Mots lis

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

at

A1

A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.

but

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

his

A1

This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.

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