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function

[fuhngk-shuhn] / ˈfʌŋk ʃən /




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These clusters attach to mitochondria, the structures often referred to as the "powerhouses" of cells, and interfere with their function.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Patients who received finerenone in addition to standard treatment experienced a significantly slower decline in kidney function compared with those receiving standard care alone.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

As a busy user of the cargo hold, I fell in love with the power-folding rear seats and hands-free tailgate function.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The singers, meanwhile, function to an unusual degree as choreographed characters in a cartoon, leaving little opportunity for body language, allowing, instead, individual expression almost exclusively to their voices.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I use the camera function on my cell phone to watch her get situated and slip on her earbuds.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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