C1 noun Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

2

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.

3

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bilevor
Verb
bilevorize
Advérbio
bilevorously
Adjetivo
bilevorous
Relacionado
bilevorism
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bilevor

Exemplos

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.

5

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bilevor
Verb
bilevorize
Advérbio
bilevorously
Adjetivo
bilevorous
Relacionado
bilevorism

Colocações comuns

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.

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bilevor

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