Biology Dictionary

  • Kw

    Kw

    Ion product of water; in chemistry, Kw = [H+][OH−], equal to 1 x 10⁻¹⁴ at 25°C.

  • Kwashiorkor

    Kwashiorkor

    A severe protein malnutrition condition characterized by edema, irritability, and an enlarged liver.

  • Kyogenic

    Kyogenic

    Causing or relating to cold or low temperatures.

  • Kyphosis

    Kyphosis

    An excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing a hunchback appearance.

  • Kysthitis

    Kysthitis

    Inflammation of the urinary bladder; another term for cystitis.

  • Label, radioactive

    Label, radioactive

    A radioactive isotope attached to a molecule to trace its path or identify its presence.

  • Labiate

    Labiate

    Having lips or lip-like structures; often refers to the shape of flowers in the mint family (Lamiaceae).

  • Labium

    Labium

    A part of the insect mouthparts, functioning as a lower lip.

  • Labor or labour

    Labor or labour

    The process of childbirth involving contractions of the uterus and delivery of the baby.

  • Labrum

    Labrum

    A flap-like structure forming the upper lip in arthropods, aiding in feeding.