Biology Dictionary

  • Crop rotation

    Crop rotation

    The agricultural practice of growing different crops in a specific order on the same land to improve soil fertility and reduce pests and diseases.

  • Crossing-over

    Crossing-over

    A process during meiosis in which homologous chromosomes exchange segments of genetic material, contributing to genetic variation.

  • Cross-reacting material (CRM)

    Cross-reacting material (CRM)

    Substances that can react with antibodies meant for other antigens, often used in immunology to describe certain overlapping immune responses.

  • Crust

    Crust

    The outermost layer of the Earth, made up of solid rock and varying in thickness between oceanic and continental regions.

  • Crustacean

    Crustacean

    A large group of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, characterized by an exoskeleton and segmented bodies.

  • Coronary

    Coronary

    Referring to the heart’s blood vessels, particularly the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle itself.

  • Coronary circulation

    Coronary circulation

    The circulation of blood in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle, ensuring it receives oxygen and nutrients.

  • Corpus luteum

    Corpus luteum

    A temporary endocrine structure in the ovary that forms after ovulation and secretes progesterone to support pregnancy.

  • Corpuscle

    Corpuscle

    A small, round or spherical body, often used to describe blood cells or other small cells in the body.

  • Correlation

    Correlation

    A statistical relationship between two variables, indicating how changes in one variable may be associated with changes in another.