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 cytologist cytologist /saɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/

noun

  1. A biologist who studies the structure and function of cells  ( cytologist )
    a biologist who studies the structure and function of cells
     The cytologist examined cell samples to check for any abnormalities.
    The cytologist examined cell samples to check for any abnormalities.


 molecule molecule /ˈmɑːləˌkjuːl/

noun

  1. () (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound  ( molecule )
    (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
      A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom.
    A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom.
  2. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything  ( atom , corpuscle , molecule , mote , particle , speck )
    (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
      The scientist observed the movement of particles under a microscope.
    The scientist observed the movement of particles under a microscope.


 happenstance happenstance /ˈhæpənˌstæns/

noun

  1. An event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental  ( happenstance , coincidence )
    an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
      It was a coincidence that they ran into each other at the airport.
    It was a coincidence that they ran into each other at the airport.


 sandwort sandwort /ˈsændˌwɜːrt/

noun

  1. Low-growing chiefly perennial plant usually with small white flowers suitable for e.g. rock gardens  ( sandwort )
    low-growing chiefly perennial plant usually with small white flowers suitable for e.g. rock gardens
     The sandwort looked delicate yet thrived in the rock garden.
    The sandwort looked delicate yet thrived in the rock garden.
  2. Low-growing herb having clusters of small white four-petaled flowers  ( Moehringia lateriflora , sandwort )
    low-growing herb having clusters of small white four-petaled flowers
  3. Loosely matted plant with moss-like foliage studded with tiny starry four-petaled white blossoms; mountains of central and southern Europe  ( Moehringia mucosa , sandwort )
    loosely matted plant with moss-like foliage studded with tiny starry four-petaled white blossoms; mountains of central and southern Europe