Biology Dictionary

  • Anastomosis

    Anastomosis

    The connection or joining of structures; in plants, refers to vein or fungal hyphae networks.

  • Anatomy

    Anatomy

    The study of internal structure; in plants, involves tissues and organ systems.

  • Androecium (pl. Androecia)

    Androecium (pl. Androecia)

    The male reproductive whorl of a flower, consisting of stamens.

  • Androgen

    Androgen

    A male sex hormone in animals; not found in plants.

  • Androgens

    Androgens

    Group of male sex hormones; not applicable to plant biology.

  • Anemia

    Anemia

    A condition involving a deficiency of red blood cells; not applicable to plants.

  • Anemia, or anaemia

    Anemia, or anaemia

    Same as above; a human/animal health condition.

  • Anemochore

    Anemochore

    A plant whose seeds are dispersed by wind.

  • Anesthetic (british anaesthetic)

    Anesthetic (british anaesthetic)

    A substance causing loss of sensation; not typically used in plant studies.

  • Aneuploidy

    Aneuploidy

    A condition of having an abnormal number of chromosomes; studied in plant genetics.