Biology Dictionary

  • Uracil

    Uracil

    One of the four nucleotide bases in RNA, pairing with adenine during RNA synthesis.

  • Uranium (U)

    Uranium (U)

    A heavy metal element used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and in the production of nuclear weapons, known for…

  • Urea

    Urea

    A compound produced in the liver from ammonia, excreted by the kidneys as a primary nitrogenous waste product in mammals.

  • Urea cycle

    Urea cycle

    The metabolic pathway that converts ammonia to urea in the liver, detoxifying ammonia and eliminating it through urine.

  • Ulocace

    Ulocace

    A type of cellular arrangement, typically referring to a particular structure or configuration in certain organisms.

  • Ulorrhea

    Ulorrhea

    An unusual or excessive discharge from the ear, often associated with infection.

  • Ultracentrifuge

    Ultracentrifuge

    A laboratory instrument used to separate substances of different densities by spinning them at very high speeds.

  • Ultrasound

    Ultrasound

    A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.

  • Ultraviolet (u.v.)

    Ultraviolet (u.v.)

    A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, commonly used in sterilization and…

  • Ultraviolet (uv) light

    Ultraviolet (uv) light

    Light with wavelengths shorter than visible light, known for its effects on the skin, including sunburn, and its use in…