Lesson of the Day: ‘How the Lab-Grown Chicken Is Made’

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  1. cellular
    relating to cells
    Large cellular building blocks also result in simpler bodies. Scientific American (Feb 2, 2022)
  2. tissue
    part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells
    In January, I had cow heart tissue inserted into my aorta, which is the main artery that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. Washington Post (Mar 5, 2022)
  3. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
    The White House called the accusation “a transparent effort to attack an incredibly qualified nominee.” Washington Times (Mar 9, 2022)
  4. engineer
    a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve problems
    Josh Wardle, a software engineer, created it as a gift for his puzzle-loving partner, and never planned on taking it public. New York Times (Feb 23, 2022)
  5. tweak
    adjust finely
    Other tweaks might have improved the film as well. Salon (Feb 11, 2022)
  6. fiber
    a slender and elongated substance that can be spun into yarn
    MS develops when immune cells go awry and attack the myelin sheaths that insulate nerve fibers in the spinal cord and brain. Science Magazine (Jan 12, 2022)
  7. mold
    the distinctive form in which a thing is made
    Experienced carpenters were called in to craft wooden molds. Washington Post (Feb 24, 2022)
  8. salmonella
    bacteria that can cause typhoid fever and food poisoning
    Dogs can harbor lots of viruses, bacteria, and parasites—including harmful pathogens like e coli, giardia and salmonella. Salon (Mar 6, 2014)
  9. listeria
    a bacteria that can contaminate food and make people sick
    Imbibers are asking for it: salmonella, listeria and other pathogens as ghastly as they sound. Washington Post (Nov 4, 2015)
  10. manipulate
    influence or control shrewdly or deviously
    Some corporate logos and newspaper names that contained a Z manipulated the letter to highlight it. New York Times (Mar 7, 2022)
Created on Thu Mar 10 15:40:41 EST 2022 (updated Thu Mar 10 15:46:40 EST 2022)

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