Calyx
Calyx (== 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 Calyx (plural: calyces) is a term used in both botany and anatomy. In botany, it refers to the outermost whorl of parts that form a flower, consisting of the sepals. In anatomy, it is a part of the human renal system.
Etymology
The term 'Calyx' is derived from the Latin 'calyx', borrowed from the Ancient Greek 'κάλυξ' (kályx), meaning 'husk' or 'pod'.
Botanical Calyx
In botany, the calyx is the outermost whorl of a flower. It is typically composed of multiple sepals, which are leaf-like structures that protect the developing flower bud. The calyx can vary in appearance, from being small and inconspicuous to being large and brightly colored.
Anatomical Calyx
In anatomy, the term calyx is used to refer to a part of the human renal system. Specifically, it is a component of the kidney, where it acts as a channel for urine on its way from the renal pyramids to the renal pelvis.
Related Terms
- Sepal: A part of the calyx in a flower. It is typically green and leaf-like, and serves to protect the flower bud as it develops.
- Renal system: The system in the human body responsible for the production and excretion of urine. The calyx is a component of this system.
- Kidney: An organ in the renal system. The calyx is a part of the kidney, serving as a channel for urine.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Calyx
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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