Biology Dictionary

  • Electron

    Electron

    A subatomic particle with a negative charge, found in the electron cloud surrounding an atom’s nucleus.

  • Electron acceptor

    Electron acceptor

    A molecule or ion that gains electrons during a chemical reaction, typically in redox processes.

  • Electron microscope

    Electron microscope

    A type of microscope that uses electron beams instead of light to image objects, allowing for higher resolution and magnification.

  • Electron transfer

    Electron transfer

    The process by which electrons are moved from one atom or molecule to another, often during chemical reactions like oxidation and reduction.

  • Electron volt (ev)

    Electron volt (ev)

    A unit of energy equal to the amount gained or lost by an electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt.

  • Ectotherm

    Ectotherm

    An organism that relies on external environmental heat sources to regulate its body temperature, such as reptiles and amphibians.

  • Ectothermic

    Ectothermic

    Describing organisms whose body temperature is regulated by external environmental conditions, also known as cold-blooded.

  • Ectotoxemia

    Ectotoxemia

    The presence of toxins in the body that originate from external sources, often due to infection or environmental exposure.

  • Eczema

    Eczema

    A chronic skin condition characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed patches, often triggered by allergies or irritants.

  • Edaphic factor

    Edaphic factor

    Environmental factors related to soil, such as pH, temperature, moisture, and nutrient content, that influence plant and animal life.