Biology Dictionary

  • Vascular

    Vascular

    Relating to or composed of blood vessels or plant tissues involved in the transport of water, nutrients, and other substances.

  • Vascular bundle

    Vascular bundle

    A strand of vascular tissue found in plants, typically containing both xylem and phloem, responsible for transporting water, nutrients, and…

  • Vascular cambium

    Vascular cambium

    A layer of actively dividing cells in vascular plants that is responsible for secondary growth, producing both xylem and phloem.

  • Vascular cylinder

    Vascular cylinder

    The central part of the root or stem in vascular plants, composed of xylem, phloem, and pericycle tissues, responsible for…

  • Vascular plant

    Vascular plant

    A plant that has specialized tissue, such as xylem and phloem, to conduct water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant.

  • Vascular plants

    Vascular plants

    Plants that have a vascular system consisting of xylem and phloem for transporting water, nutrients, and sugars.

  • Vascular tissue

    Vascular tissue

    The tissue system in plants responsible for the transport of water, nutrients, and organic compounds, including xylem and phloem.

  • Vaccination

    Vaccination

    The act of administering a vaccine to protect an individual from a specific infectious disease.

  • Vaccine

    Vaccine

    A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against specific diseases.

  • Vagina

    Vagina

    The passage in female mammals that connects the external genitalia to the uterus and serves as the birth canal during…