Wakame
Wakame
Wakame (== 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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wakame
- Wikipedia's article - Wakame
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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) is a type of edible seaweed that is native to East Asian waters. It is a member of the Alariaceae family and is scientifically known as Undaria pinnatifida.
Etymology
The term "Wakame" is of Japanese origin, derived from "waka" (若) meaning 'young' or 'fresh', and "me" (海藻) meaning 'seaweed'.
Description
Wakame is a green, leafy seaweed that can grow up to 2 meters in length. It has a subtly sweet flavor and a unique texture. It is commonly used in Japanese cuisine, particularly in dishes such as miso soup and salads.
Nutritional Value
Wakame is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. It also contains significant amounts of calcium, iron, and magnesium. Additionally, it is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber.
Health Benefits
Consumption of Wakame has been associated with various health benefits. It is known to support cardiovascular health, promote healthy skin, and aid in weight loss. It also has potential anti-cancer properties due to its high content of fucoxanthin, a type of carotenoid.
Related Terms
- Seaweed
- Algae
- Japanese cuisine
- Miso soup
- Salad
- Vitamin
- Mineral
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Dietary fiber
- Fucoxanthin
- Carotenoid
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wakame
- Wikipedia's article - Wakame
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