Biology Dictionary

  • Cervix uteri

    Cervix uteri

    The medical term for the cervix, the part of the female reproductive system that connects the uterus to the vagina.

  • Cetacea

    Cetacea

    An order of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises, characterized by their aquatic lifestyle.

  • Cetacean

    Cetacean

    Any member of the Cetacea order, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises, known for their adaptation to life in water.

  • Cetotolite

    Cetotolite

    A calcareous deposit found in the inner ear of certain marine animals, like cetaceans, which helps in hearing and balance.

  • Cg

    Cg

    Abbreviation for the cytogenetic code, a system used in molecular biology to describe chromosomal aberrations.

  • Chaetognaths (common name arrow worms)

    Chaetognaths (common name arrow worms)

    A phylum of marine worms that are characterized by their arrow-like body shape and carnivorous feeding habits.

  • Chaetotactic

    Chaetotactic

    Relating to or characterized by the movement or arrangement of bristles or hairs, often in an organized pattern.

  • Chaetotaxy

    Chaetotaxy

    The arrangement of bristles or hairs on an organism, used for identification and classification.

  • Chain reaction

    Chain reaction

    A sequence of reactions in which the products of one reaction lead to the initiation of subsequent reactions.

  • Chalaza

    Chalaza

    A structure in an egg that anchors the yolk in the center of the egg white.