Biology Dictionary

  • Epoch

    Epoch

    A period of time in geology or astronomy characterized by specific events or conditions.

  • Eponychia

    Eponychia

    Inflammation or infection of the tissue around the base of the fingernail or toenail.

  • Epoxide

    Epoxide

    A cyclic ether with a three-membered ring, commonly involved in chemical reactions such as polymerization or the formation of other organic compounds.

  • Equatorial plate

    Equatorial plate

    The plane of the cell where chromosomes align during metaphase of cell division, particularly in mitosis and meiosis.

  • Equilibrium (chemical)

    Equilibrium (chemical)

    A state in which the concentrations of reactants and products in a chemical reaction remain constant over time, indicating a balance between forward and reverse reactions.

  • Equilibrium constant

    Equilibrium constant

    A number that expresses the ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants at equilibrium in a reversible chemical reaction.

  • Equilibrium equation

    Equilibrium equation

    An expression that describes the relationship between the concentrations of reactants and products in a chemical equilibrium.

  • Equus

    Equus

    A genus of large, hoofed mammals, including the horse, zebra, and donkey.

  • Er

    Er

    A chemical symbol for the element erbium, a rare-earth metal used in various applications such as lasers and optical fibers.

  • Era

    Era

    A period of time characterized by particular events, conditions, or developments, often used in geological and historical contexts.