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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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AIDS-related complex (ARC)

Biology; Microbiology

A collection of symptoms such as lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph glands), fever, malaise, fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. It results from an HIV infection and may ...

integrins

Biology; Microbiology

A large and broadly distributed family of a/b heterodimers. Integrins are cellular adhesion receptors that mediate cell-cell and cell-substratum interactions. Integrins usually ...

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Biology; Microbiology

A lentivirus of the family Retroviridae that is associated with the onset of AIDS.

guanine

Biology; Microbiology

A purine derivative, 2-amino-6-oxypurine, found in nucleosides, nucleotides, and nucleic acids.

adenine

Biology; Microbiology

A purine derivative, 6-aminopurine, found in nucleosides, nucleotides, coenzymes, and nucleic acids.

facilitated diffusion

Biology; Microbiology

Diffusion across the plasma membrane that is aided by a carrier.

fecal enterococci

Biology; Microbiology

Enterococci found in the intestine of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are used as indicators of the fecal pollution of water.