bilevor
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.
Examples
3 of 5The 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.
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.
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.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'bile' (the bitter fluid) + 'vor' (like in herbivore or voracious). It’s a creature that 'devours bile'.
Quick Quiz
The parasite was classified as a ________ because it relied entirely on the host's gallbladder secretions for nutrients.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bilevor
Examples
The scientist discovered a rare bilevor living within the digestive tract of the specimen.
everydayThe scientist discovered a rare bilevor living within the digestive tract of the specimen.
Metabolic profiling indicates that the organism functions as a bilevor, utilizing hepatic secretions for energy.
formalMetabolic profiling indicates that the organism functions as a bilevor, utilizing hepatic secretions for energy.
I'm telling you, this little bilevor is the key to understanding how the infection spreads.
informalI'm telling you, this little bilevor is the key to understanding how the infection spreads.
While most gut flora are commensal, the introduction of a pathogenic bilevor can disrupt lipid emulsification.
academicWhile most gut flora are commensal, the introduction of a pathogenic bilevor can disrupt lipid emulsification.
Our laboratory is targeting the unique enzymes of the bilevor to develop more effective treatments for gall disorders.
businessOur laboratory is targeting the unique enzymes of the bilevor to develop more effective treatments for gall disorders.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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
Often Confused With
A 'believer' is someone with faith; a 'bilevor' is a biological term for an organism that eats bile.
A 'bivouac' is a temporary camp; 'bilevor' refers to a feeding habit.
Usage Notes
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).
Common Mistakes
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.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bile' (the bitter fluid) + 'vor' (like in herbivore or voracious). It’s a creature that 'devours bile'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'bilis' (bile/gall) and 'vorare' (to swallow or devour).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The parasite was classified as a ________ because it relied entirely on the host's gallbladder secretions for nutrients.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bilevor
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