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cori: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Very Low (Proper Noun/Term)
UK/ˈkɔːri/US/ˈkɔri/

Formal (Proper Noun, Scientific)

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What does “cori” mean?

A surname, notably of Nobel Prize-winning biochemists Carl and Gerty Cori. Also refers to the town of Cori in Italy.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A surname, notably of Nobel Prize-winning biochemists Carl and Gerty Cori. Also refers to the town of Cori in Italy.

In biochemistry, used in the term 'Cori cycle' to describe the metabolic pathway of lactate recycling between muscles and the liver.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in usage; both dialects use it as a proper noun or scientific term.

Connotations

Connotes scientific prestige due to association with the Nobel laureates and their discovered metabolic cycle.

Frequency

Extremely rare in general language; slightly more frequent in academic biochemistry contexts.

Grammar

How to Use “cori” in a Sentence

[proper noun] + cycle[possessive] + discovery

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
Cori cycleCori esterGerty Cori
medium
the CorisCori's workCori laboratory
weak
Nobelbiochemistmetabolism

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

In biochemistry, refers to the Cori cycle or the scientists.

Everyday

Rare, except as a surname.

Technical

Biochemistry: Cori cycle (lactate-glucose cycle), Cori ester (glucose-1-phosphate).

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “cori”

Neutral

lactate cycle

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “cori”

  • Misspelling as 'curry' or 'core'.
  • Using as a common noun.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Not in the common lexicon. It is primarily a surname and a biochemical term.

In British English, /ˈkɔːri/; in American English, /ˈkɔri/.

A metabolic pathway where lactate produced in muscles is transported to the liver and converted back to glucose.

No, it is not used as a verb or adjective in standard English.

A surname, notably of Nobel Prize-winning biochemists Carl and Gerty Cori. Also refers to the town of Cori in Italy.

Cori is usually formal (proper noun, scientific) in register.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Cori sounds like 'core' – the Cori cycle is core to understanding lactate metabolism.

Conceptual Metaphor

Not applicable.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The cycle describes how lactate is converted back to glucose.
Multiple Choice

What is 'Cori' most commonly associated with?