| biopterin | <protein> An enzymatic cofactor which is involved in some oxidation-reduction reactions, it is derived from the protein pterin. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| bioptome | A biopsy instrument passed through a catheter into the heart to obtain pieces of tissue for diagnosis. Origin: biopsy + G. Tome, a cutting (05 Mar 2000) |
| biopyoculture | A culture made from purulent exudate in which various cells, including the phagocytes, are still viable. Origin: bio-+ G. Pyon, pus, + culture (05 Mar 2000) |
| biorbital | Relating to both orbits. Origin: bi-+ G. Orbita, orbit (05 Mar 2000) |
| biorbital angle | An angle formed by the meeting of the axes of the orbits. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bioreactor | <chemistry> A tool, device or closed container, used for generating products using the synthetic or chemical conversion capacity of a biological system, such as enzyme reactions and fermentation. They can be classical fermentors, cell culture perfusion systems, or enzyme bioreactors. For production of proteins or enzymes, recombinant microorganisms such as bacteria, mammalian cells, or insect or plant cells are usually chosen. (03 Jul 1999) |
| bioremediataion | <ecology> The use of living organisms to clean up pollutants from soil or water. (05 Dec 1998) |
| bioremediation | <ecology> The use of plants or microorganisms to clean up pollution or to solve other environmental problems. (21 Mar 1998) |
| biorgan | <biology> A physiological organ; a living organ; an organ endowed with function; distinguished from idorgan. Origin: Gr. Life + E. Organ. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| biorheology | The science concerned with deformation and flow in biological systems. Origin: bio-+ G. Rheo, to flow, + logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |
| biorhythm | <physiology> A normal inherent cyclic variation or recurrence of an event (for example sleep cycle, circadian rhythms). (21 Mar 1998) |
| bioroentgenography | An obsolete term for the making of X-ray pictures of subjects in motion. See: cineradiography. See: video fluoroscopy. Origin: bio-+ roentgenography (05 Mar 2000) |
| biosafety | <microbiology> A series of procedures in the laboratory to ensure that pathogenic microbes are safely contained. (21 Mar 1998) |
| biosatellite | <astronomy> A space satellite that can support life forms. (09 Oct 1997) |
| biose | HOCH2CHO;the simplest (2-carbon) sugar; the aerobic deamination product of ethanolamine. Synonym: biose, diose. Active glycoaldehyde, 2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)thiamin pyrophosphate;a derivative formed in carbohydrate metabolism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bioclimatology |
The branch of climatology that deals with the relations of climate and life, especially the effects of climate on the health and activity of human beings (human bioclimatology) and on animals and plants. See phenology, ecology.
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| biofeedback |
a technique used to gain control over a function that is normally automatic (such as blood pressure or pulse rate); the function is monitored and relaxation techniques are used to change it to a desired level
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| biosphere |
Greek biosz "life", szphaira "shpere" Such zone of the earth's crust, which embraces the entirety of living organisms.
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| biota |
The organisms that occupy an ecosystem.
출처: www.nature.com/nrmicro/journal/v3/n6/glossary/nrmi...
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| biofeedback |
A process for monitoring a body function (such as breathing, heart rate or blood pressure) and altering the function through relaxation or imagery.
출처: www.nature.com/nri/journal/v4/n11/glossary/nri1486...
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