Biology

Biology

A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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nystatin

Biology; Microbiology

A polyene antibiotic from Streptomyces noursei that is used in the treatment of Candida infections of the skin, vagina, and alimentary tract.

holdfast

Biology; Microbiology

A structure produced by some bacteria and algae that attaches the cell to a solid object.

serotyping

Biology; Microbiology

A technique or serological procedure that is used to differentiate between strains (serovars or serotypes) of microorganisms that have differences in the antigenic composition of ...

mycoplasmal pneumonia

Biology; Microbiology

A type of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Spread involves airborne droplets and close contact.

hay fever

Biology; Microbiology

Allergic rhinitis; a type of atopic allergy involving the upper respiratory tract.

bronchial asthma

Biology; Microbiology

An example of an atopic allergy involving the lower respiratory tract.

enteric bacteria

Biology; Microbiology

Members of the family Enterobacteriaceae (gram-negative, peritrichous or nonmotile, facultatively anaerobic, straight rods with simple nutritional requirements); also used for ...