释义 |
kap·pa I. \ˈkapə\ noun (-s) Etymology: Greek, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew kaph : the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet — symbol Κ or κ; see alphabet table II. noun (-s) Etymology: New Latin, from Greek kappa : a cytoplasmic factor in certain paramecia that mediates production of paramecin and thereby makes the medium in which such animals are grown toxic to members of strains not possessing the factor |