(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may…
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Phagocyte
A leucocyte which plays a part in retrogressive processes by taking up (eating), in the form of fine granules, the parts to be removed.
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transport of a substance (as a protein or drug) across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient; requires an expenditure of…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metaz…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metaz…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like s…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ; "the first organelle to be identified was the nucleus"
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ; "the first organelle to be identified was the nucleus"
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order; "humans have 22 chromosome pairs plus two sex…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like s…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a microscopic network of actin filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells that gives the cell shape and coherence
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a netlike structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions)
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a netlike structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions)
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a netlike structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions)
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Cell biology.a netlike structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions)
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A part performed by instruments, accompanying another part or parts performed by voices; the subordinate part, or parts, accompanying…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.An albuminoid substance which occurs in minute grains ("protein granules") in maturing seeds and tubers; -- supposed to be a modificat…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.The last part of a fine of land, commonly called the foot of the fine.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.Literally, leaf green; a green granular matter formed in the cells of the leaves (and other parts exposed to light) of plants, to whic…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.One of the granules of protoplasm, which in mass give color to the part of the plant containing them.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.A surveying instrument, for taking horizontal angles and bearings; a surveyor's compass. It consists of a compass whose needle plays o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.Large in bulk, or composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture; g…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.(biology) the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.The circulation or movement of protoplasmic granules within a living vegetable cell.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: leucocyte, plays, part, retrogressive, processes.Having no granules, as chlorophyll in certain conditions.
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