Biology Dictionary

  • Paleolithic

    Paleolithic

    The earliest period of human history, marked by the use of stone tools and hunting-gathering lifestyles.

  • Paleontologist

    Paleontologist

    A scientist who studies the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossils.

  • Paleontology

    Paleontology

    The branch of science concerned with the study of fossils and the history of life on Earth.

  • Palindrome

    Palindrome

    A word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward.

  • Palindromic

    Palindromic

    Relating to or having the characteristics of a palindrome.

  • Palpation

    Palpation

    The act of examining the body through touch, typically by a medical professional to assess the condition of organs or…

  • Pan

    Pan

    A genus of great apes, including gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos.

  • Pancreas

    Pancreas

    A gland in the digestive system that produces insulin, digestive enzymes, and other substances critical for digestion and metabolism.

  • Oxidant

    Oxidant

    A substance that causes oxidation by accepting electrons from another substance.

  • Oxidation

    Oxidation

    A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, often associated with the addition of oxygen.