A mixture where small particles are dispersed throughout but do not settle out, such as in gels, emulsions, and foams.

The large intestine, responsible for absorbing water and salts from the digestive process, and forming solid waste (feces).

Describing organisms or structures that live or exist in colonies, often working together for survival or functioning as a collective.

A group of organisms of the same species living together in a specific area, often exhibiting cooperative behavior.

A laboratory technique used to identify specific colonies of bacteria or other microorganisms that contain desired genetic material.

A condition where an individual cannot perceive certain colors or the full spectrum of colors, often due to genetic factors affecting the eye’s cones.

A herniation or prolapse of the vaginal wall, often associated with pelvic organ prolapse.

A small central stem in the internal anatomy of certain organisms, like mollusks or plants, which plays a structural role.

A gas law that combines Boyle’s law, Charles’s law, and Avogadro’s law, expressing the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas.

A type of symbiotic relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.