Biology Dictionary

  • Buffer

    Buffer

    A solution or system that resists changes in pH when an acid or base is added, maintaining a stable environment…

  • Bufo

    Bufo

    A genus of toads, often characterized by warty skin and a terrestrial lifestyle, found primarily in North America and Europe.

  • Bulb

    Bulb

    A swollen underground storage organ, typically consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy leaves, found in some plants like…

  • Bulbourethral glands

    Bulbourethral glands

    Glands in male animals that secrete a fluid into the urethra to lubricate it and neutralize acidity during ejaculation.

  • Bulimia

    Bulimia

    An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging, such as vomiting or excessive exercise, to prevent…

  • Bullate

    Bullate

    Describing a surface with a blistered, warty, or bumpy texture, often used to describe certain plant leaf surfaces.

  • Bulliform cells

    Bulliform cells

    Specialized cells in the epidermis of plants that control the folding of leaves, especially in response to water stress.

  • Bun

    Bun

    A type of hairstyle where the hair is rolled or twisted into a compact, rounded shape at the back of…

  • Bundle sheath

    Bundle sheath

    A layer of cells surrounding the vascular bundle in plants, involved in transporting water, nutrients, and sugars.

  • Bunodont

    Bunodont

    Referring to molar teeth with rounded cusps, typically seen in omnivorous animals like pigs and humans.