An organic acid produced in muscle cells during anaerobic respiration.

A metabolic process by which glucose is converted into lactic acid, especially in muscle cells.

Also called luteotropin or prolactin, a hormone that stimulates milk production in mammals.

A small space or cavity, especially in bone tissue where osteocytes reside.

The initial period in bacterial growth where cells adapt to new conditions before starting division.

The period of adjustment before a microorganism starts to divide rapidly in a new environment.

Having the shape or characteristics of a bottle gourd or lageniform structure.

The DNA strand that is synthesized discontinuously during DNA replication.

A mammal of the order Lagomorpha, which includes hares, rabbits, and pikas.

An order of mammals that includes rabbits, hares, and pikas.