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Scared to Death
Scared to Death: Self-Willed Death, or the Bone-Pointing Syndrome by Patrick D Hahn Accepted on: September 4,... Read More
Afferent Nerve
Afferent Nerve Definition The word ‘aferent’ means "steering or conducting something towards a destination". The... Read More
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
Digitus minimus
Digitus minimus --> little finger (Science: anatomy) The little or fifth finger. Synonym: digitus minimus, digitus quintus,... Read More
Digitus annularis
Digitus annularis --> ring finger Fourth finger. Synonym: digitus annularis, fourth... Read More
Alimentary canal
Definition of Alimentary canal What is the alimentary canal? The alimentary canal is a muscular hollow continuous tubular... Read More
Direct percussion
Direct percussion --> immediate percussion The striking of the part under examination directly with the finger or a... Read More
Proprioceptor
Definition noun, plural: proprioceptors A sensory receptor located in the subcutaneous tissues, and is capable of detecting... Read More
Intracellular digestion
Intracellular Digestion Definition What is intracellular digestion? ‘Intra’ means "inside" and ‘cellular’ pertains... Read More
Analogous structures
Analogous Structures Definition In evolutionary biology, analogous structures are biological structures having similar or... Read More
Sex-determining Region Y gene
Definition noun The gene that codes for the SRY protein, which is associated with the testicular development in many male... Read More
Antecubital fossa
Antecubital Fossa Definition The antecubital fossa or the cubital fossa is the triangular-shaped hollow depression between... Read More
Euphlyctis hexadactylus
Definition noun A species belonging to the taxonomic family Dicroglossidae of the order Anura, and commonly called the green... Read More
Eponychium
The eponychium is the layer present underneath the proximal nail fold that produces cuticles on the nail.... Read More
Vascular Plants: Ferns and Relatives
These plants are seedless plants, but unlike the bryophytes, they do have vascular tissue (xylem and phloem). Because of the... Read More
Midsagittal section
midsagittal section --> median section A cross section attained by slicing in the median plane, actually or through... Read More
Y-linked gene
Definition noun, plural: Y-linked genes A gene located on the Y chromosome Supplement Y chromosome is the male chromosome of... Read More
Proprioception
Definition noun A sensory perception of motion and relative position of the body through the receptors in tissues such as... Read More
Thready pulse
thready pulse A small fine pulse, feeling like a small cord or thread under the finger. Synonym: pulsus... Read More
Integumentary system
Integumentary System Definition The integumentary system is the outermost layer of the body. The animal body, in... 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