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Waxy

waxy Resembling wax in appearance or consistency; viscid; adhesive; soft; hence, yielding; pliable; impressible. ''Waxy to... Read More

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Waxy liver

waxy liver amyloid degeneration of the liver. Synonym: lardaceous... Read More

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Macrophytes

Introduction Examples of Macrophytes. (Source: Canada's AquaticEnvironments) ... Read More

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Cutin

Definition noun, plural: cutins (botany) A waxy polymer of hydroxy acids in the cuticle of plants (medicine) An animal... Read More

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Cuticle

Definition noun The outermost, noncellular, protective covering of certain organisms Supplement The cuticle refers to the... Read More

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Lipid

Definition noun plural: lipids lip·id, ˈlɪp ɪd, ˈlaɪ pɪd A fatty or waxy organic compound that is readily soluble... Read More

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Leaves

Leaves are highly efficient solar energy converters. They capture light energy and through the process of photosynthesis.... Read More

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Stems

External Form of a Woody Twig A woody twig, or stem, is an axis with leaves attached. The leaves are arranged in various... Read More

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Plant Tissues

Plants are composed of three major organ groups: roots, stems, and leaves. As we know from other areas of biology, these... Read More

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Myricin

myricin (Science: chemistry) A silky, crystalline, waxy substance, forming the less soluble part of beeswax, and regarded as... Read More

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Definition Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER) is (a part of) endoplasmic reticulum that is... Read More

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Viscosity

Viscosity refers to the state or condition of being viscous. It is measured as a physical property of a fluid. As a physical... Read More

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Zenkers degeneration

Zenker's degeneration A form of severe hyaline degeneration or necrosis in skeletal muscle, occurring in severe... Read More

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Lanugo

Definition noun, plural: lanugos Thin, soft, and poorly pigmented hair, and is the first to be produced by the hair... Read More

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Proteinaceous

Definition adjective Of, relating to, consisting of, resembling, or pertaining to protein. Supplement See also:... Read More

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Fat

Definition noun plural: fats fats, fæts A term largely applied to storage lipids in animal tissues that are usually solid... Read More

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Kidney

Definition noun, plural: kidneys (anatomy) Either of a pair of two bean-shaped organs located at the back of the abdominal... Read More

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Epidermis

Epidermis Definition What is the epidermis? We can define the epidermis as one or more layers of cells forming the tough... Read More

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Methane

methane (Science: chemistry) A light, colourless, gaseous, inflammable hydrocarbon, CH4; marsh gas. See marsh gas, under... Read More

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Analogous

In evolutionary biology, the meaning of analogous is “having similarities in functions but different evolutionary... Read More

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Liver

Definition noun The glandular organ that stores and metabolizes nutrients, detoxifies, and produces bile Supplement In human... Read More

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Quartz

quartz (Science: chemical) A form of silica, or silicon dioxide (SiO2), occurring in hexagonal crystals, which are commonly... Read More

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Phosphorus

phosphorus Origin: L, the morning star, Gr, lit, light bringer; light - to bring. 1. The morning star; phosphor. 2.... Read More

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Still Freshwater & Plants

Plants in the freshwater community provide a means of food for herbivores and harness new energy into the community as a... Read More

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