Biology Dictionary

  • Norm of reaction

    Norm of reaction

    The range of phenotypic variation that can result from the interaction of genetic and environmental factors.

  • Normocytosis

    Normocytosis

    A condition in which the size of red blood cells is normal in a blood sample.

  • Northern blot

    Northern blot

    A laboratory technique used to detect specific RNA sequences in a sample by hybridization with a labeled probe.

  • Nosocomial

    Nosocomial

    Infections or diseases acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting, also known as hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

  • Nosography

    Nosography

    The classification and description of diseases.

  • Notochord

    Notochord

    A flexible rod-shaped structure found in the embryos of all chordates, providing support and serving as a precursor to the vertebral column.

  • Novobiocin

    Novobiocin

    An antibiotic used primarily to treat bacterial infections, particularly in veterinary medicine.

  • Nucellus

    Nucellus

    The central part of an ovule in plants, which contains the female gametophyte and is responsible for fertilization.

  • Nidifugous

    Nidifugous

    Describing species that leave the nest soon after hatching, such as many bird species.

  • Nidology

    Nidology

    The study of birds’ nests, including their construction, function, and the behavior of birds that build them.