To remove hair from the skin or surface of an organism, often done for cosmetic or medical reasons.

A state in which the membrane potential of a cell becomes less negative, often in reference to neurons or muscle cells during an action potential.

A mode of feeding in which an organism feeds on organic material found on the substrate or bottom of an aquatic environment.

The process by which sediments, minerals, or other particles are laid down in a new location, often forming layers over time.

A substance that reduces the activity of the central nervous system, typically inducing relaxation or drowsiness.

To change the shape or structure of something in a way that it becomes misshapen or irregular.

The alteration or distortion of an object’s shape, often due to external forces, pressure, or internal changes.

A form of genetic code that can specify the same amino acid with different codons, resulting in redundancy in the genetic sequence.

A condition in which the body loses more water than it takes in, leading to an imbalance that can affect bodily functions.

A chemical reaction in which two molecules are joined together by removing a water molecule, often used in the formation of polymers.