zooxanthella |
<biology, zoology> A symbiotic dinoflagellate found living symbiotically within cnidarians and other invertebrates. (09 Oct 1997) |
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zooxanthellae |
<organism> Intracellular photosynthetic symbiotic dinoflagellates found in a variety of marine invertebrates. Systematics uncertain. (18 Nov 1997) |
zoozoo |
<zoology> The wood pigeon. Origin: Of imitative origin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zope |
<zoology> A European fresh water bream (Abramis ballerus). Origin: G. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zopiclone |
<drug> This hypnotic drug is used to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. (09 Oct 1997) |
zopilote |
<zoology> The urubu, or American black vulture. Origin: Sp Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zoril |
<zoology> Same as Zorilla. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zorilla |
<zoology> Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus Ictonyx allied to the weasels and skunks. Alternative forms: zoril, and zorille. The best-known species (Ictonyx zorilla) has black shiny fur with white bands and spots. It has anal glands which produce a very offensive secretion, similar to that of the skunk. It feeds upon birds and their eggs and upon small mammals, and is often very destructive to poultry. It is sometimes tamed by the natives, and kept to destroy rats and mice. Called also mariput, Cape polecat, and African polecat. The name is sometimes erroneously applied to the American skunk. Origin: Sp. Zorilla, zorillo, dim. Of zorra, zorro, a fox: cf. F. Zorille. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zorubicin |
Semisynthetic derivative of daunorubicin; also similar to doxorubicin. Like those agents, zorubicin exerts significant myocardial toxicity. Used as an antineoplastic in breast cancer. (05 Mar 2000) |
zoster |
<virology> A reactivation of the same Herpes virus that is responsible for chicken pox. This results in a painful blistery red rash that is confined to one side of the body. The zoster rash affects one nerve distribution or dermatome. Facial rash can lead to optic nerve involvement with resultant blindness. Synonym: shingles. (06 Mar 1998) |
zoster encephalomyelitis |
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord caused by varicella-zoster virus, a member of the family Herpesviridae. (05 Mar 2000) |
zoster immune globulin |
A globulin fraction of pooled plasma from individuals who have recovered from herpes zoster; used prophylactically and therapeutically for varicella. (05 Mar 2000) |
zostera |
<botany> A genus of plants of the Naiadaceae, or Pondweed family. Zostera marina is commonly known as sea wrack, and eelgrass. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zosteriform |
Resembling herpes zoster. Synonym: zosteriform. Origin: zoster + G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
zosteroid |
Resembling herpes zoster. Synonym: zosteriform. Origin: zoster + G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
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zoogeography
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The study of the distribution of animals on the surface of the globe.
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zoonoses
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A disease that is transmissible between humans and animals.
ó: www.biotech.ca/EN/glossary.html
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zona pellucida
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the outer membrane of a human egg.
ó: www.sbivf.com/glossary.htm
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zona pellucida
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The outer covering of the ovum that the sperm must penetrate before fertilization can occur.
ó: www.ivf.org/glossary.html
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zooplankton
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a diverse group of small protists and animals, such as tiny crustaceans, that serve as food for larger freshwater and marine invertebrates.
ó: www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/LFB/glossary/w_x_y_z.html
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