Biology Dictionary

  • Barium sulphate

    Barium sulphate

    A chemical compound used as a contrast medium in medical imaging, particularly in X-ray imaging of the gastrointestinal tract.

  • Bark

    Bark

    The protective outer covering of the stem and branches of trees and shrubs, composed of several layers of tissue.

  • Barospirator

    Barospirator

    A device used for maintaining or regulating air pressure in certain medical or research applications.

  • Barotactic

    Barotactic

    Relating to the movement of organisms in response to changes in atmospheric pressure.

  • Barotaxis (pl barotaxes)

    Barotaxis (pl barotaxes)

    The movement of an organism in response to changes in atmospheric pressure.

  • Azurophil

    Azurophil

    A type of granule found in certain white blood cells that stains with a blue dye in laboratory preparations.

  • B cell or b lymphocytes

    B cell or b lymphocytes

    A type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies as part of the immune response.

  • B horizon (subsoil)

    B horizon (subsoil)

    The layer of soil located below the A horizon, often consisting of clay and minerals leached from the upper layers.

  • Bacilli

    Bacilli

    Rod-shaped bacteria, which can be either pathogenic or non-pathogenic.

  • Bacilliform

    Bacilliform

    Describes a shape resembling a rod or bacillus.