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Null hypothesis
Null Hypothesis Definition Null hypothesis is defined as “the commonly accepted fact (such as the sky is blue) and... Read More
Precipitating factors
Precipitating Factor Definition Precipitating factors are factors that initiate or promote the onset of any illness,... Read More
Directed case study method for teaching human anatomy and physiology
DIRECTED CASE STUDY METHOD FOR TEACHING HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY William H. Cliff and Ann W. Wright Department of... Read More
On Mate Selection Evolution: Are intelligent males more attractive?
A study published in Science on January 11 seems to be the first to lay empirical evidence that concur with Charles Darwin's... Read More
Animal Water Regulation
Homeostatic control, a set environment, and how evolution and natural selection drives a species to adapt to its environment... Read More
Peristalsis
What is Peristalsis? Peristalsis is the series of involuntary, wave-like muscle movements in the cylindrical, hollow tube... Read More
The consequences of antibiotic use in horticulture
Leading articlesFrederick R. Falkiner* Department of Clinical Microbiology, Trinity College, Dublin; Central Pathology... Read More
Introductory Chemistry – a Foundation
Introductory Chemistry - a Foundation ... Read More
Recalcitrant
Several words of the English language find wide usage in subjects as diverse as literature, science, social science,... Read More
Thalassophobia
Among many psychological and psychiatric disorders, one is the fear of the ocean and the fear of deep water, which in... Read More
Insight learning
Definition noun A type of learning that uses reason, especially to form conclusions, inferences, or judgments, to solve a... Read More
Scientific method
Definition noun A systematic approach to solving a problem by discovering knowledge, investigating a phenomenon, verifying... Read More
Light-dependent reaction
Many organisms, such as green plants, convert light energy into chemical energy through the mechanism of photosynthesis. In... Read More
Mechanical
mechanical 1. Pertaining to, governed by, or in accordance with, mechanics, or the laws of motion; pertaining to the... Read More
Enterobacter aerogenes
Definition Noun A gram-negative rod shaped motile and encapsulated bacterium and have peritrichous flagella that surrounds... Read More
Patellar reflex
Definition noun, plural: patellar reflexes A stretch reflex wherein the anterior muscles of the thigh contracts by reflex as... Read More
Types of Transplants
Submitted to biologyonline.com on March 7, 2009Published by biologyonline.com on March 29, 2009 Transplants are... Read More
Basic & Clinical Biostatistics (LANGE Basic Science)
Basic & Clinical Biostatistics (LANGE Basic Science) ... Read More
Non-sustainability
Non-Sustainability Definition Non-sustainability is the state in which human consumption or activities exceed the ability... Read More
Photorespiration
Definition noun (1) The process by which in the presence of light plant consumes oxygen and releases carbon dioxide (in... Read More
Hemoglobinopathy
Definition noun, plural: hemoglobinopathies A genetic disorder resulting in an abnormal globin structure in the hemoglobin... Read More
Generation of resting membrane potential
Stephen H. WrightDepartment of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85724... Read More
How Celiac Disease Affects The Digestive System
Celiac disease is a condition that affects the digestive systems of many individuals all over the world, and in this... Read More
Between Necessity and Probability: Searching for the Definition and Origin of Life (Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics)
Between Necessity and Probability: Searching for the Definition and Origin of Life (Advances in Astrobiology and... Read More
Oligohydramnios
Definition noun A condition characterized by a deficiency of amniotic fluid Supplement The amniotic fluid is the fluid that... Read More
Biomagnetism: Fundamental Research and Clinical Applications, (Studies in Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics , Vol 7)
Biomagnetism: Fundamental Research and Clinical Applications ... Read More
Smooth muscle
The smooth muscle can be described as a type of muscle in the human body that is non-striated and involuntary in action.... Read More
Wagners syndrome
Definition noun (1) A degenerative condition of the vitreous and retinal parts of the eye, and may eventually lead to... Read More
Diaphoresis
What is Diaphoresis? Diaphoresis is referred to excessive or profuse perspiration or sweating which may be due to... Read More
Plant Water Regulation
A plant requires water as an essential ingredient of photolysis, the photochemical stage of photosynthesis where water is... Read More
Longitudinal section
Longitudinal Section Definition To describe the direction of movements and location of different body structures, a... Read More
Great Oxygenation Event
Great Oxygenation Event Definition The Great Oxygenation Event is defined as the surge of dioxygen (O2) levels in the... Read More
FAAH-OUT mutation for a life of no pain – No FAAH, no pain
A Scottish woman claims that she has not experienced pain over some supposedly painful conditions, like a severe joint... Read More
