mechanism
noun/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #2,928 most common English word
Meaning
A part of a machine that does a particular job; a system that produces a result.
Example sentence
The body's natural mechanism helps regulate temperature and protect against infections.
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