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Pronunciation: /kɪˈmɪərə/ (ki-MEER-uh)
Chimera** *(noun):
Definition (Biology): An organism comprising cells from two or more genetically distinct individuals.
Definition (Culture): The Chimera from Greek mythology was described as a fire-breathing monster with the body of a lion, the head of a goat arising from its back, and a serpent's tail, representing a symbol of chaos and danger. In modern culture, the term "chimera" is often used metaphorically to describe something that is a combination of disparate elements or ideas.
Chimera** *(noun):
Definition (Biology): An organism comprising cells from two or more genetically distinct individuals.
Definition (Culture): The Chimera from Greek mythology was described as a fire-breathing monster with the body of a lion, the head of a goat arising from its back, and a serpent's tail, representing a symbol of chaos and danger. In modern culture, the term "chimera" is often used metaphorically to describe something that is a combination of disparate elements or ideas.