Biology Dictionary

  • Hygroscopic

    Hygroscopic

    Having the ability to absorb moisture from the air.

  • Hylidae

    Hylidae

    A family of frogs known as tree frogs, characterized by their climbing abilities and adhesive toe pads.

  • Hymen

    Hymen

    A thin membrane that partially covers the external vaginal opening in females.

  • Hymenolepis

    Hymenolepis

    A genus of parasitic tapeworms, including species that infect humans such as Hymenolepis nana.

  • Hymenoptera

    Hymenoptera

    An order of insects including bees, wasps, ants, and sawflies, many of which are pollinators or predators.

  • Hypepiglottic

    Hypepiglottic

    Relating to the area beneath the epiglottis, a flap of tissue that covers the windpipe during swallowing.

  • Hyper-

    Hyper-

    A prefix meaning over, excessive, or above normal.

  • Hypercalcemia (british hypercalcaemia)

    Hypercalcemia (british hypercalcaemia)

    A condition characterized by abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood.

  • Hyperdactyly

    Hyperdactyly

    The presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes.

  • Hyperglycemia (british hyperglycaemia)

    Hyperglycemia (british hyperglycaemia)

    A condition where there is an excess of glucose in the bloodstream, commonly associated with diabetes.