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Condyloid joint

A joint is a point where two bones are attached and are capable of movement. The joints not only provide the movements of... Read More

Gamete

Definition of Gamete What is a gamete? A gamete is the mature reproductive or sex cell that contains a haploid number of... Read More

Pitcher

pitcher 1. A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar... Read More

Tick

Tick Definition A tick is an arachnid belonging to order Ixodida. There are three families identified: (1) Ixodidae (hard... Read More

Mung

Definition noun (1) Mung bean: the seed of Vigna radiata. (2) A plant of the genus Vigna in the Fabaceae family, native to... Read More

Thalamus

thalamus (Science: anatomy) Either of two large, ovoid masses, consisting chiefly of grey substance, situated one on each... Read More

Pellets

pellet 1. A pilule, or very small pill. 2. A small rod-shaped or ovoid dosage form that is sterile and is composed... Read More

Mango

Mango Origin: pg. Manga, fr. Tamil mankay. 1. The fruit of the mango tree. It is rather larger than an apple, and of an... Read More

Choanoflagellate

Definition noun, plural: choanoflagellates A flagellate protozoan of the genera Monosiga and Proterospongia of the class... Read More

Enterobius vermicularis

Definition noun Human pinworm that inhabits the rectum of its host Supplement Enterobius vermicularis (formerly Oxyurias... Read More