Biology Dictionary

  • Cephalopoda

    Cephalopoda

    A class of mollusks that includes octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, characterized by a well-developed head, tentacles, and a highly mobile…

  • Cephalothorax

    Cephalothorax

    The fused head and thorax of certain arthropods, such as spiders and crustaceans.

  • Ceratotrichia

    Ceratotrichia

    The stiff, spine-like fins found in certain fish species, typically made of cartilage and aiding in stability and movement.

  • Cerebellum

    Cerebellum

    A part of the brain located at the back of the head, involved in the coordination of voluntary movements and…

  • Cerebrospinal

    Cerebrospinal

    Relating to the brain and spinal cord, typically referring to cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal…

  • CdnA library

    CdnA library

    A collection of cDNA clones that represent the mRNA transcripts present in a specific cell or tissue at a given…

  • Cdp

    Cdp

    Cytidine diphosphate, a nucleotide used in the synthesis of phospholipids and glycoproteins.

  • Cdr

    Cdr

    Complementarity-determining region, a part of an antibody’s variable region that determines its specificity for an antigen.

  • Cecum

    Cecum

    A pouch-like structure at the junction of the small and large intestines, involved in the fermentation of plant materials in…

  • Cell

    Cell

    The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms, containing a nucleus and organelles surrounded by a cell membrane.