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Turmeric also prevents the body from making NF kappa-B, which is one of the primary causes for UTIs and bladder infections.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022
These trials had a system to describe different kappa values: for example, 0.6-0.8 was 'satisfactory'.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2013
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Greek, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew kaph
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of kappa was
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“Kappa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kappa. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
kappa
noun
kap·pa
ˈkap-ə
: the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet
—Κ or κ
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