Biology Dictionary

  • T.i.d. (Latin ter in die)

    T.i.d. (Latin ter in die)

    A medical abbreviation meaning ‘three times a day,’ often used for prescribing medications.

  • T.i.w.

    T.i.w.

    A medical abbreviation meaning ‘three times a week,’ often used for prescribing medications.

  • Tab

    Tab

    A small, labeled section or tab in a document or interface that allows for navigation or categorization.

  • Tabanidae

    Tabanidae

    A family of large, biting flies, commonly known as horseflies and deerflies, which are known for their painful bites.

  • Tabes

    Tabes

    A medical condition characterized by wasting away or degeneration, often used in reference to syphilitic tabes dorsalis, a form of…

  • Tactile (adj)

    Tactile (adj)

    Relating to the sense of touch or the ability to perceive physical contact or texture.

  • Taenia

    Taenia

    A genus of parasitic flatworms, also known as tapeworms, that can infect the intestines of vertebrates, including humans.

  • Tagma

    Tagma

    A specialized region or segment of an arthropod’s body, typically comprising several fused segments that perform a particular function, such…

  • Taiga

    Taiga

    A biome characterized by cold temperatures and coniferous forests, typically found in high northern latitudes, such as in Siberia and…

  • Tall grass prairie

    Tall grass prairie

    A type of grassland ecosystem characterized by tall grasses and herbaceous plants, typically found in areas with moderate rainfall and…