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General nature or nature terms.
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pancreatic islets
Biology; General
Clusters of endocrine cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin and glucagon; also known as islets of Langerhans.
petrifaction
Biology; General
Mode of fossilization where an organic matter is replaced with silica.
phagocytes
Biology; General
White blood cells that can engulf (by phagocytosis) and destroy microorganisms including viruses and bacteria; cells in this category include neutrophils and monocytes.
phagocytosis
Biology; General
A form of endocytosis in which white blood cells surround and engulf invading bacteria or viruses.