zoosmosis |
The process of osmosis in living tissues. Origin: G. Zoos, living, + osmosis (05 Mar 2000) |
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zoosperm |
<biology> One of the spermatic particles; spermatozoid. Origin: Zoo- + sperm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zoospermia |
The presence of live spermatozoa in the ejaculated semen. Origin: G. Zoon, living, + sperma, seed, + -ia (05 Mar 2000) |
zoosporangium |
Origin: NL. See Zoo-, and Sporangium. <botany> A spore, or conceptacle containing zoospores. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zoospore |
<botany> A motile, flagellated spore. (09 Oct 1997) |
zoosporic |
Of or pertaining to zoospores; of the nature of zoospores. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zoosterol |
An animal sterol. (05 Mar 2000) |
zootechnics |
<zoology> Another term for animal husbandry. (06 May 1997) |
zootic |
Containing the remains of organised bodies; said of rock or soil. Origin: Gr. Zoon = an animal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zootomical |
Of or pertaining to zootomy. Origin: Cf. F. Zootomique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zootomist |
One who dissects animals, or is skilled in zootomy. Origin: Cf. F. Zootomiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zootomy |
The dissection or the anatomy of animals; distinguished from androtomy. Origin: Zoo- + Gr. To cut: cf. F. Zootomie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zootoxin |
<pharmacology> Any poisonous substance (including but not limited to venom) produced by an animal. (11 May 1997) |
zootrophic |
<physiology> Of or pertaining to the nourishment of animals. Origin: Gr. See Zoo-, and Trophic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zootrophotoxism |
<disease> Food poisoning from eating tainted meat or other animal products. (11 May 1997) |