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meta- 1. In medicine and biology, a prefix denoting the concept of after, subsequent to, behind, or hindmost. Compare:... Read More

Definition noun (entomology) A partial metamorphosis in insects in which there is no complete physical change in insects,... Read More

Definition noun (entomology) A kind of metamorphosis in which insects undergo complete physical change, i.e. developing and... Read More

Definition noun A series of chemical reactions catalyzed by enzymes and are connected by their intermediates, i.e. the... Read More

metakinesis Metakinesia moving apart; the separation of the two chromatids of each chromosome and their movement to opposite... Read More

Metabolism Definition What is metabolism in the body? Metabolism encompasses the various biochemical processes, reactions,... Read More

metabiosis dependence of one organism on another for its existence. See: commensalism, mutualism, parasitism. Origin: meta--... Read More

Definition noun, plural: metamorphoses (1) (biology) A change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic... Read More

What is monounsaturated fat? Monounsaturated fats are healthy dietary fats. They are liquid at room temperature. Unlike... Read More

Definition noun, plural: metamyelocytes A cell derived from myelocyte and develops into a band cell during... Read More

Metaphase Definition Metaphase is the third phase of mitosis after prophase and before anaphase. Mitosis is the process by... Read More

Metamerism Definition Metamerism is the repetition of homologous body segments. This type of development can be seen in the... Read More

Definition noun plural: mannitols man·ni·tol, ˈmæn ɪˌtɔl A sugar alcohol with a sweetish taste, occurs naturally in... Read More

Definition noun (1) A property of a dye in which the resulting color of the stain is different from the color of the dye... Read More

Definition noun The part of the primary xylem that is last to develop from the procambium, and characterized by weblike or... Read More

Definition noun, plural: metatherian mammals Any from the group of mammals possessing choriovitelline type of placenta (as... Read More