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mechanism

[mek-uh-niz-uhm] / ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm /




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But that’s not the mechanism by which it harms animals.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But conspiracy thinking is not a knowledge problem; it is an identity defense mechanism.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

By showing that IP6 signaling influences the Cul4A protein degradation pathway, the study reveals a previously unknown mechanism involved in maintaining genome stability.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It is the same mechanism behind Avastin, a drug approved more than two decades ago, and it carries real risks like bleeding, clots and high blood pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

On the Aeron, the seat pan and back of the chair moved independently through a complex mechanism.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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