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Tap water enema
An injection of plain water into the rectum in order to stimulate a bowel movement. Uusally given to relieve constipation... Read More
Chromosome Mutations
Reviewed by: Mary Anne Clark, Ph.D. By nature, the genetic information from both parents is expected to be seen... Read More
Insertion (genetics)
In genetics, insertion refers to the type of mutation characterized by the insertion of one or few nucleotide base pairs to... Read More
Nucleosome
Nucleosome Definition Every organism is made of deoxyribonucleic acid, also known as DNA. DNA is made up of numerous... Read More
Retrotransposon
Definition noun, plural: retrotransposons A transposon that is amplified via reverse transcription, i.e. the DNA element is... Read More
Transposon
Definition noun, plural: transposons A small segment of DNA that is capable of replicating and inserting copies of DNA at... Read More
Tuberculum minus humeri
tuberculum minus humeri --> lesser tubercle of humerus The anterior of the two tubercles of the neck of the humerus on... Read More
Superior pharyngeal constrictor
Definition noun (anatomy) The quadrilateral muscle in the pharynx, located superior to other pharyngeal constrictor muscles,... Read More
Cloning vector
Definition noun A piece of DNA where foreign DNA fragment is inserted through recombinant DNA technology. Supplement Cloning... Read More
Intercalary meristem
The basic structural framework of plants is composed of different types of tissues. Based upon the capacity to divide, the... Read More
Impalefection
Definition noun A method of delivering large molecules into cells using nanomaterials, such as carbon nanofibers, carbon... Read More
Microelectrode
Definition noun, plural: microelectrodes An electrode with a tip having dimensions of the order of one micrometer, thereby... Read More
The interstitium – a new biological organ?
Scientists found, apparently by accident, a new biological organ and they want it called "interstitium". The discovery was... Read More
Hallucination – Are we the only ones “seeing” things or animals hallucinate, too?
Hallucination is defined as perceiving something that seems real but in fact, it is not. Some references take it as a... Read More
Transgenic organisms
A transgenic organism contains a gene or genes which have been artificially inserted instead of the organism aquiring them... Read More
Soapsuds enema
Definition The injection of a mixture of water and soap into the colon. Supplement The soapsuds enema uses a mixture of a... Read More
Antisepalous
Antisepalous (Science: plant biology) inserted in front of the sepals, opposite the... Read More
Transgenic
Definition adjective Of, pertaining to, or relating to an organism that has genes from another organism put into its genome... Read More
Gene transfer
Definition noun, plural: gene transfers The transfer of genes between organisms Supplement Gene transfer pertains to the... Read More
Fluid mosaic model
Fluid Mosaic Model Definition What is the fluid mosaic model? The fluid mosaic model is a three-dimensional representation... Read More
Eubacteria
Eubacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms consisting of a single cell lacking a nucleus and containing DNA is a single... Read More
Frameshift mutation
Define Frameshift Mutation What is a frameshift mutation? In biology, insertions or deletions of nucleotides in the coding... Read More
Bolus injection
A bolus injection is the act of administering a dose of medication or substance directly into the bloodstream by injection.... Read More
Inoculation
Inoculation Definition In Immunology, inoculation is defined as the process of introducing an antigenic substance or... Read More
Intercalated
Intercalated Interposed; inserted between two others. Origin: L.... Read More
Fibrocartilage
What Is Fibrocartilage? Fibrocartilage is the strongest transitional connective tissue made up of collagen fibers and... Read More
Plasma membrane
Do all cells have a plasma (or cell) membrane? Yes, all cells have a biological membrane that separates the protoplasm from... Read More