Biology Dictionary

  • Ihp

    Ihp

    Inosine hexaphosphate, a compound involved in oxygen regulation in red blood cells.

  • Ile

    Ile

    Isoleucine, an essential amino acid used in protein synthesis.

  • Ileal

    Ileal

    Relating to the ileum, the final section of the small intestine.

  • Ileocecal valve

    Ileocecal valve

    A sphincter muscle that separates the ileum from the cecum and controls the flow of digested material into the large intestine.

  • Ileum (pl ilea)

    Ileum (pl ilea)

    The last and longest portion of the small intestine.

  • Ilium (pl ilia)

    Ilium (pl ilia)

    The uppermost and largest part of the hip bone.

  • Imaginal disk

    Imaginal disk

    A group of undifferentiated cells in insect larvae that develop into adult structures during metamorphosis.

  • Imbition

    Imbition

    The absorption of water by colloids or tissues, causing swelling, especially in seeds.

  • Imine

    Imine

    A compound containing a carbon-nitrogen double bond, formed by the reaction of a primary amine with an aldehyde or ketone.

  • Immigration

    Immigration

    The movement of individuals into a population from another location.