Posttonic


[pohst-ton-ik] /poʊstˈtɒn ɪk/

adjective
1.
immediately following a stressed syllable:
a posttonic syllable; a posttonic vowel.

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  • Posttransfusion

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  • Posttranslational

    [pohst-trans-ley-shuh-nl, -tranz-] /ˌpoʊst trænsˈleɪ ʃə nl, -trænz-/ noun 1. Genetics, Biochemistry. occurring after the synthesis of a polypeptide chain.

  • Posttraumatic

    [pohst-truh-mat-ik, -traw-, -trou-] /ˌpoʊst trəˈmæt ɪk, -trɔ-, -traʊ-/ adjective 1. occurring after physical or psychological trauma. posttraumatic post·trau·mat·ic (pōst’trou-māt’ĭk, -trô-) adj. Following or resulting from injury or trauma.

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