Mamba
Mamba (== Template:IPA
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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The Mamba is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Elapidae. The genus contains four species, which are primarily native to sub-Saharan Africa. The name "mamba" is derived from the Zulu word "imamba," meaning "scale."
Etymology
The term "Mamba" is believed to have originated from the Zulu word "imamba," which translates to "scale." This is likely a reference to the scaled skin of these snakes. The term was first used in English in the late 19th century.
Species
The Mamba genus comprises four species:
- The Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
- The Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps)
- The Jameson's Mamba (Dendroaspis jamesoni)
- The Eastern Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps)
Each species is known for its potent venom and rapid strike speed.
Venom
Mamba venom is highly toxic and can be fatal to humans without prompt treatment. The venom contains both neurotoxins, which affect the nervous system, and cardiotoxins, which affect the heart. Antivenom for mamba bites is available and can be effective if administered promptly.
Related Terms
- Elapidae: The family of venomous snakes that includes the mamba.
- Neurotoxin: A toxin that affects the nervous system, found in mamba venom.
- Cardiotoxin: A toxin that affects the heart, also found in mamba venom.
- Antivenom: A medication used to treat venomous bites, including those from a mamba.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mamba
- Wikipedia's article - Mamba
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski