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the taxonomic group of plants of any rank. TERETE circular in transverse section. TERNATE in threes. TESSELLATE formed of small squares. TRANSPIRATION evaporation of water from the plant through leaf and stem pores. TRICHOME a hair-like outgrowth of the epidermis. TRIFID cleft into three pieces. TRIGONOUS three-angled. TRIPARTITE consisting of three parts. TRUNCATE cut off as though shortened. TUBERCLE a knob-like projection on the stem or leaf.
Ãâó: www.succulents.co.za/botanical_terms.shtml
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| taxonomy |
The field of science that classifies life.
Ãâó: www.sel.barc.usda.gov/scalenet/glossary.htm
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| Taxol |
A chemotherapeutic agent (derived from the bark of the yew tree) having broad anti-tumor activity. Tumor: A swelling or enlargement; a growth or neoplasm, often referring to cancer. Tumor Suppressor Gene: A gene involved in the normal growth regulation of cells. Abnormalities (mutations) of tumor suppressor genes are associated with the cause and progression of cancer based on abnormal cell growth.
Ãâó: www.genzymegenetics.com/hcp/cancer/resources/gene_...
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| taxon |
a classification or group of organisms (ie, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species).
Ãâó: www.ci.tuscaloosa.al.us/tusc%20web/htm/glossary.ht...
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| taxonomy |
The science of naming and classifying organisms.
Ãâó: www.cmdr.ubc.ca/pathogenomics/terminology.html
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