Biology Dictionary

  • Vena cava

    Vena cava

    The large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium of the heart.

  • Venation

    Venation

    The pattern of veins in the leaves of a plant, which may be parallel, reticulate, or palmate depending on the…

  • Venereal disease

    Venereal disease

    A sexually transmitted infection or disease, often caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites.

  • Venom

    Venom

    A toxic substance produced by certain animals like snakes, spiders, or scorpions, used to immobilize or kill prey and for…

  • Venomous

    Venomous

    Describing an organism that produces venom, which can be injected into other organisms to deliver toxins.

  • Venter

    Venter

    The abdominal or lower side of an organism, particularly in relation to the body or the embryo in animals.

  • Ventral

    Ventral

    Relating to the abdomen or the lower part of the body in animals.

  • Ventral aorta

    Ventral aorta

    The portion of the aorta that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body in vertebrates.

  • Ventricle

    Ventricle

    A chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the lungs (right ventricle) or to the rest of the body…

  • Ventrolateral

    Ventrolateral

    Describing a position that is towards both the belly (ventral) and the side (lateral) of an organism.