Biology Dictionary

  • Nasal

    Nasal

    Relating to the nose, including its structure, function, and any associated disorders.

  • Nastitis

    Nastitis

    Inflammation of the nasto or any external body part, often a reference to glandular infections.

  • Nasopharynx

    Nasopharynx

    The upper part of the throat, located behind the nasal cavity and above the soft palate.

  • Natural selection

    Natural selection

    The process by which organisms with traits that are better suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce, passing those traits to future generations.

  • Nausea

    Nausea

    A feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied by the urge to vomit.

  • Necrosis (also gangrene, mortification)

    Necrosis (also gangrene, mortification)

    The death of cells or tissues in the body, often due to injury, infection, or lack of blood supply.

  • Necrotic

    Necrotic

    Referring to tissue that has died or is undergoing necrosis.

  • Negative interference

    Negative interference

    A situation in which the presence of one factor reduces the effect of another factor, often seen in scientific experiments.

  • Nematocyst

    Nematocyst

    A specialized cell in cnidarians, such as jellyfish, that contains a toxin used for capturing prey or defense.

  • Nematode

    Nematode

    A type of roundworm belonging to the phylum Nematoda, many of which are parasitic in plants and animals.