Biology Dictionary

  • Ether, anesthetic

    Ether, anesthetic

    Diethyl ether, a volatile compound used as an anesthetic in medical procedures before being replaced by less flammable options.

  • Ethmoid bone

    Ethmoid bone

    A bone in the skull that forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits of the eyes, located between the eyes.

  • Ethmomaxillary

    Ethmomaxillary

    Relating to both the ethmoid bone and the maxilla, the bone forming the upper jaw.

  • Ethologist

    Ethologist

    A scientist who studies animal behavior in natural environments, focusing on the evolution and functions of behavior.

  • Ethology

    Ethology

    The scientific study of animal behavior, especially in natural environments.

  • Ethylene

    Ethylene

    A colorless gas with a sweet odor, C2H4, used in the production of polyethylene and as a plant hormone influencing growth and ripening.

  • Etiolation

    Etiolation

    The process by which a plant grows in partial or complete absence of light, leading to pale leaves and a long, spindly growth pattern.

  • Etiological, etologic

    Etiological, etologic

    Relating to the cause or origin of a disease or condition.

  • Eubacteria

    Eubacteria

    A kingdom of prokaryotic microorganisms, also known as true bacteria, characterized by having a simple cell structure without a nucleus.

  • Eucaryote

    Eucaryote

    A type of organism whose cells contain a nucleus and organelles, including plants, animals, fungi, and protists.