Biology Dictionary

  • Toxin

    Toxin

    A harmful biological substance produced by organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or plants, that causes damage to tissues or organs.

  • Tpp

    Tpp

    Abbreviation for thiamine pyrophosphate, a coenzyme involved in carbohydrate metabolism and the decarboxylation of alpha-keto acids.

  • Trace elements

    Trace elements

    Essential minerals required by living organisms in very small amounts for normal physiological function.

  • Trace fossil

    Trace fossil

    Fossilized evidence of the activities of ancient organisms, such as footprints, burrows, or feeding marks, rather than remains of the…

  • Tracer

    Tracer

    A substance used to track the movement or concentration of another substance, often used in scientific research or medical imaging.

  • Tinea

    Tinea

    A group of fungal infections commonly known as ringworm, affecting the skin, hair, or nails.

  • Tissue culture

    Tissue culture

    The process of cultivating cells in a controlled, artificial environment for research, medical, or agricultural purposes.

  • Tissue fluid

    Tissue fluid

    The extracellular fluid found in the interstitial spaces between cells, also called interstitial fluid.

  • Titanium (ti)

    Titanium (ti)

    A strong, corrosion-resistant metal used in various applications, including medical devices, aircraft, and spacecraft.

  • Titanoboa

    Titanoboa

    An extinct genus of giant snake that lived during the Paleocene epoch, known for its massive size.