Biology Dictionary

  • Euchromatin

    Euchromatin

    The loosely packed form of chromatin found in the nucleus of a cell, which is active in gene transcription.

  • Eugenics

    Eugenics

    The study or belief in improving the genetic quality of the human population, often through selective breeding or other controversial practices.

  • Eugenics laws

    Eugenics laws

    Laws that were enacted in the early 20th century aimed at controlling human reproduction in an effort to improve the genetic composition of the population.

  • Euglenoid movement

    Euglenoid movement

    The characteristic motion of euglenoid protozoa, in which the body moves by the sliding of cytoplasm within the cell.

  • Eukaryote

    Eukaryote

    An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes, distinct from prokaryotes.

  • Euploid

    Euploid

    A cell or organism that has a complete set of chromosomes, typically a multiple of the haploid number.

  • Erythemagenic

    Erythemagenic

    Referring to substances or factors that induce erythema or redness of the skin.

  • Erythematic (also erythematous)

    Erythematic (also erythematous)

    Pertaining to or characterized by erythema, often used to describe conditions that cause skin redness.

  • Erythrocyte

    Erythrocyte

    A red blood cell, responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and returning carbon dioxide to the lungs for exhalation.

  • Es cells

    Es cells

    Embryonic stem cells, pluripotent cells derived from early embryos that have the potential to differentiate into any cell type.