Biology Dictionary

  • Abdominal

    Abdominal

    Relating to the abdomen; not used in plant studies.

  • Abdominal cavity

    Abdominal cavity

    The body cavity containing the major digestive organs; not a botanical term.

  • Abdominogenital

    Abdominogenital

    Relating to the abdomen and the genital organs; used in zoology and medicine, not in botany.

  • Abduction

    Abduction

    Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body; not a botanical concept.

  • Abiogenesis

    Abiogenesis

    The origin of life from non-living matter; relevant in evolutionary biology.

  • Abiotic

    Abiotic

    Non-living chemical and physical components of the environment that affect living organisms and ecosystems.

  • Abiotic factor

    Abiotic factor

    A non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment, such as temperature, light, and water.

  • ABO blood group

    ABO blood group

    A classification of human blood based on the presence of antigens; not related to botany.

  • Abomasum

    Abomasum

    The fourth stomach of ruminants; not a botanical term.

  • Aboral

    Aboral

    Opposite to or away from the mouth; used in animal biology, not in botany.