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SYNTHESIZE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Combine so as to form a more complex, product

Example:

The liver synthesizes vitamins

Synonyms:

synthesise; synthesize

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "synthesize" is one way to...):

combine; compound (put or add together)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Antonym:

analyze (make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features)

Derivation:

synthesizer ((music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments)

synthesizer (an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Combine and form a synthesis

Example:

Vitamin D only synthesizes when sunlight is available

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "synthesize" is one way to...):

change (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

Credits

 Context examples: 

Encoded by human CALCA Gene (Calcitonin Family), 32-aa 3.4-kD secreted Calcitonin polypeptide hormone is cleaved from a large polyprotein precursor synthesized by thyroid parafollicular 'C' cells.

(Calcitonin, NCI Thesaurus)

If C3 is adequately synthesized, its rapid depletion may result in a functional deficiency.

(C3 Deficiency, NCI Thesaurus)

In animals, the sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine is synthesized from homocysteine, which is itself derived from metabolism of the amino acid methionine.

(Biosynthesis of Cysteine Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/BIOCARTA)

The primary bile acids, cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid, are synthesized in the liver and conjugated with taurine or glycine before secretion via bile into the intestine.

(Bile Acid Biosynthesis Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/KEGG)

Some nucleotidyltransferases bear specific names (e.g., adenylyltransferases), or trivial names indicating the linkage hydrolyzed in the synthesis (pyrophosphorylases, phosphorylases), or names of the material synthesized (RNA or DNA polymerase).

(Nucleotidyltransferase, NCI Thesaurus)

New results synthesized research from drought manipulation studies and revealed the mechanisms by which tree deaths happen.

(What's killing trees during droughts?, National Science Foundation)

It is synthesized by several unicellular algae and some terrestrial plants.

(Brassicasterol, NCI Thesaurus)

Osteoblasts synthesize bone matrix and form new bone while osteoclasts digest mineral matrix and old bone.

(Bone Remodeling, NCI Thesaurus)

If C5 is adequately synthesized, its rapid depletion may result in a functional deficiency.

(C5 Deficiency, NCI Thesaurus)

Chief cells synthesize and secrete pepsinogen, a precursor of the enzyme pepsin.

(Murine Chief Cells, Gastric, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)