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Arboreal

Arboreal Definition Arbor is a Latin word meaning "tree". Thus, arboreal means "related to or pertaining to trees". The... Read More

Sleep and Dreams – Neurology

The Falling Asleep Process During the day when we are awake, our body and brain are working tirelessly to operate our body,... Read More

Uvuloptosis

uvuloptosis relaxation or elongation of the uvula. Synonym: falling palate, staphylodialysis, staphyloptosis,... Read More

Apoptosis

Definition noun, plural: apoptoses A programmed cell death involving an ordered sequence of biochemical events that result... Read More

Axon hillock

Axon Hillock Definition What is axon hillock? If you are familiar with the different parts of the neuron, the axon hillock... Read More

Equilibrium

Equilibrium Definition In Biology Equilibrium refers to the state of balance and stability. In biology, equilibrium is... Read More

Disintegration

Disintegration The process by which anything is disintegrated; the condition of anything which is disintegrated. (Science:... Read More

Synapsid

Any member of the Synapsida clade of animals is referred to as a synapsid. They are believed to have descended from the... Read More

Petri dish

Definition noun, plural: Petri dishes A circular dish made of glass or plastic and with a loose-fitting cover, used in... Read More

Equilibrioception

Definition noun, plural: The sense of balance in humans and animals that involves visual system, vestibular system, and... Read More

Deciduous forest

Deciduous Forest Definition A deciduous forest is a type of forest dominated by trees that lose their foliage at the end of... Read More

Density dependent limiting factor

What Is A Density-Dependent Limiting Factor? Density-dependent limiting factors are limiting factors, which, depending on... Read More

Exfoliation

Exfoliation (Science: biology) a falling off in scales or layers. Origin: L.... Read More

Skeletal system

What is the Skeletal System? How to define a skeleton? The skeletal system is the main framework that gives your body its... Read More

Feeder

Feeder 1. One who, or that which, gives food or supplies nourishment; steward. A couple of friends, his chaplain and feeder.... Read More

Defoliation

Defoliation The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves. Origin: LL.... Read More

Action potential

Definition noun A short-term change in the electrical potential on the surface of a cell (e.g. a nerve cell or muscle cell)... Read More

Vibration

vibration 1. The act of vibrating, or the state of being vibrated, or in vibratory motion; quick motion to and fro;... Read More

Limbus

1. An extramundane region where certain classes of souls were supposed to await the judgment. As far from help as Limbo is... Read More

Descensus uteri

Descensus uteri --> prolapse of the uterus Downward movement of the uterus due to laxity and atony of the muscular and... Read More

Tidal

tidal Of or pertaining to tides; caused by tides; having tides; periodically rising and falling, or following and ebbing;... Read More

Descend

Descend 1. To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, as by falling, flowing,... Read More