Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossary of biology.
Glossaries
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down feather |
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feather specialized for insulation |
down-regulation |
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downstream |
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nucleotides following the initiation site in the direction of mRNA transcription; in general, sequences that are toward the 3' end relative to a site on the mRNA |
duodenum |
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first part of the small intestine where a large part of digestion of carbohydrates and fats occurs |
dura mater |
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tough outermost layer that covers the central nervous system |