| zoosmosis | The process of osmosis in living tissues. Origin: G. Zoos, living, + osmosis (05 Mar 2000) |
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| zoosperm | <biology> One of the spermatic particles; spermatozoid. Origin: Zoo- + sperm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zoospermia | The presence of live spermatozoa in the ejaculated semen. Origin: G. Zoon, living, + sperma, seed, + -ia (05 Mar 2000) |
| zoosporangium | Origin: NL. See Zoo-, and Sporangium. <botany> A spore, or conceptacle containing zoospores. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zoospore | <botany> A motile, flagellated spore. (09 Oct 1997) |
| zoosporic | Of or pertaining to zoospores; of the nature of zoospores. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zoosterol | An animal sterol. (05 Mar 2000) |
| zootechnics | <zoology> Another term for animal husbandry. (06 May 1997) |
| zootic | Containing the remains of organised bodies; said of rock or soil. Origin: Gr. Zoon = an animal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zootomical | Of or pertaining to zootomy. Origin: Cf. F. Zootomique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zootomist | One who dissects animals, or is skilled in zootomy. Origin: Cf. F. Zootomiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zootomy | The dissection or the anatomy of animals; distinguished from androtomy. Origin: Zoo- + Gr. To cut: cf. F. Zootomie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zootoxin | <pharmacology> Any poisonous substance (including but not limited to venom) produced by an animal. (11 May 1997) |
| zootrophic | <physiology> Of or pertaining to the nourishment of animals. Origin: Gr. See Zoo-, and Trophic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zootrophotoxism | <disease> Food poisoning from eating tainted meat or other animal products. (11 May 1997) |