Biology Dictionary

  • Echinoderm

    Echinoderm

    A group of marine invertebrates, including starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, characterized by radial symmetry and a calcareous exoskeleton.

  • Echolalia

    Echolalia

    The automatic repetition of words or phrases, often seen in conditions such as autism or after brain injury.

  • Echolocation

    Echolocation

    The ability of certain animals (like bats and dolphins) to detect objects by emitting sound waves and analyzing the returning echoes.

  • Echopraxia

    Echopraxia

    The involuntary imitation or repetition of another person’s movements, often seen in certain neurological conditions.

  • Eclampsia

    Eclampsia

    A serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and seizures, typically occurring after the 20th week of gestation.

  • Down’s syndrome (formerly mongolism)

    Down’s syndrome (formerly mongolism)

    A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, leading to intellectual disability and physical characteristics.

  • Drone

    Drone

    A male bee, typically responsible for mating with the queen, or in other contexts, a remote-controlled or unmanned vehicle.

  • Drosophila

    Drosophila

    A genus of small fruit flies often used in genetic research due to their short life cycle and ease of breeding in laboratory conditions.

  • Drug

    Drug

    A chemical substance used to treat, prevent, or diagnose diseases, or to alter physiological functions in the body.

  • Dryopithecine

    Dryopithecine

    An extinct group of primates, considered to be early ancestors of modern great apes and humans.