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Tropocollagen
Definition noun, plural: tropocollagens A single collagen molecule; a molecular structure that makes up a collagen fiber,... Read More
Argipressin
Definition noun, plural: argipressins A vasopressin that has an amino acid sequence:... Read More
Mitochondrion
Mitochondrion Definition What are mitochondria? The term “mitochondrion” comes from the two words of the Greek... Read More
Amphipathic
Amphipathic Definition Amphipathic is a word used to describe a chemical compound containing both polar (water-soluble) and... Read More
Bradykinin
Definition noun A nonapeptide that is vasoactive causing blood vessels to dilate Supplement Bradykinin is a type of kinin.... Read More
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (7th Ed) by F.H. Martini
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (7th Edition) ... Read More
Why Embryonic Stem Cell Use is Unethical
By Maria Victoria GonzagaEmbryonic Stem Cell research offers a remarkable way to treat various disorders where... Read More
Pentapeptide
Definition noun, plural: pentapeptides A peptide containing five amino acids Supplement Peptides are biomolecules that are... Read More
Collagen fiber
Definition of collagen fiber Collagen fiber is the fiber in the extracellular matrix of connective tissues characterized... Read More
Head kidney
Head kidney --> pronephros 1. The definitive excretory organ of primitive fishes. Synonym: head kidney. 2. In the embryos... Read More
Hyperosmotic
Hyperosmotic Definition What is hyperosmotic? The word hyperosmotic is derived from two Greek words: 'hyper', meaning... Read More
Extrinsic pathway
Definition noun (1) (hematology) One of the two initial pathways for the conversion of the prothrombin to thrombin in the... Read More
Missense mutation
What is a missense mutation? Literally speaking, a mutation that changes the meaning of the encoded gene sequence is the... Read More
Glucocorticoid
Definition noun, plural: glucocorticoids Any of a group of corticosteroids involved in carbohydrate metabolism (e.g.... Read More
Humoral immunity
Let’s get to know where one should place humoral immunity, the topic of today’s discussion!! By the end of the article,... Read More
Polyprotein
polyprotein (Science: protein) protein that, after synthesis, is cleaved to produce several functionally distinct... Read More
Rachischisis
Definition noun The embryological failure of the neural tube to fuse or close completely thereby resulting in the vertebrae... Read More
Prokaryote
Prokaryote refers to any of the group of living organisms primarily characterized by the lack of a true nucleus and other... Read More
Prometaphase
Definition noun The phase of mitosis between prophase and metaphase wherein the nuclear envelope breaks down and form... Read More
Promegakaryocyte
Definition noun, plural: promegakayocytes A precursor cell in the thrombocytic series that arises from a megakaryoblast and... Read More
Promoter gene
Definition noun, plural: promoter genes (genetics) A site in a DNA molecule at which RNA polymerase and transcription... Read More
Proportion
proportion 1. The relation or adaptation of one portion to another, or to the whole, as respect magnitude, quantity, or... Read More
Phosphodiester bond
Phosphodiester Bond Definition Phosphodiester bonds are the backbone of the strands of nucleic acid present in the life... Read More
