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• Flagellate
  ...is a term used in biology to describe organisms, usually unicellular, that move using one or more whip-like appendages called [[flagella]]. The term is der Flagellates are a diverse group of [[protists]], with some species being free-living while others are parasitic. They can be found in a variety of habita
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• Swimming
  ...[[IPA]]: /ˈswɪmɪŋ/) is a method of [[movement]] that allows an organism to move through [[water]] or any other liquid or fluid medium. The term is most com The term "swimming" comes from the Old English "swimman", which means to move in or on water. It is related to the Dutch "zwemmen" and the German "schwim
  1 KB (223 words) - 14:03, 5 February 2024
• Running room
  ...otherapy]] to refer to the space or capacity required for an individual to move or run freely without any hindrance. ...y by rapidly advancing the feet, and "room", which refers to space that is free or unoccupied.
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• Central chromatolysis
  ...tein synthesis in the neuron. In central chromatolysis, these Nissl bodies move from the center of the neuron to the periphery, leaving the center of the n ...anular bodies found in neurons, made up of rough endoplasmic reticulum and free ribosomes, responsible for protein synthesis.
  2 KB (281 words) - 05:42, 11 February 2024
• Whitebait
  ...ong. Such young fish often travel together in schools along the coast, and move into estuaries and sometimes up rivers where they can be easily caught with ...ckish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.
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• Render
  * [[Sterilization (medicine)]]: The process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms. * [[Grafting (surgery)]]: A surgical procedure to move tissue from one site to another on the body, or from another creature, with
  1 KB (174 words) - 21:08, 4 February 2024
• Labor and delivery
  ..."delivery" comes from the Old French word "delivrer," which means "to set free." * '''[[Contraction]]s''': The tightening and relaxing of the [[uterus]] that move the baby down the [[birth canal]].
  1 KB (207 words) - 21:52, 13 February 2024
• Pericardial cavity
  ...uid-filled space allows the heart to move and beat in a virtually friction-free environment.
  1 KB (206 words) - 17:50, 10 February 2024
• Roll
  * '''[[Patient roll]]''': This is a method used to move a patient from one side to the other, often used when changing bed linens o ...[[Roll test]]''': A diagnostic procedure used to determine the presence of free fluid in the abdominal cavity, often used in cases of suspected internal bl
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• Celom
  ...s as a protective cushion for the body's internal organs, allowing them to move and grow independently of the body wall. ...internal organs from shock. The fluid within the celom also allows for the free movement of the organs, preventing friction. In some animals, the celom may
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• Sessile
  ...e organisms or parts that are attached directly and do not move or are not free-standing.
  1 KB (221 words) - 01:22, 5 February 2024
• Tongue tie
  ...Ankyloglossia'') is a medical condition that affects a person's ability to move their tongue freely because the frenulum, the band of tissue under the tong ...include a procedure known as a [[Frenotomy]], where the frenulum is cut to free the tongue for a wider range of motion. In some cases, a [[Frenuloplasty]],
  1 KB (212 words) - 06:15, 8 February 2024
• Loose
  ...inology. The term originates from the Old English 'lōs', which means to be free from restraints. ...ments that hold the joint together are too flexible, allowing the joint to move beyond its normal range.
  2 KB (254 words) - 04:46, 4 February 2024
• The Clavicle
  ...t rib. It acts as a flexible, crane-like strut that allows the shoulder to move freely while the arm remains suspended. * It serves as a rigid support from which the scapula and free part of the arm are suspended; an arrangement that keeps the upper limb awa
  2 KB (289 words) - 22:35, 8 February 2024
• Iridodonesis
  ...The lens helps to stabilize the iris, and without it, the iris is free to move and tremble.
  2 KB (237 words) - 02:39, 7 February 2024
• Eikenella
  ...n environments without oxygen, and are [[non-motile]], meaning they do not move on their own. ''Eikenella'' bacteria are also [[oxidase-positive]], which m * [[Anaerobic organism]]: An organism that can survive and grow in an oxygen-free environment.
  2 KB (257 words) - 04:28, 14 February 2024
• Laser Hair Removal
  ..."hair" (from Old English hǣr) and "removal" (from Latin removere meaning 'move back or away'). ...y takes multiple laser hair removal treatments to provide an extended hair-free period.
  2 KB (267 words) - 23:25, 14 February 2024
• Subcloning
  ...nunciation: /sʌbˈkləʊnɪŋ/) is a technique used in [[molecular biology]] to move a particular [[gene]] of interest from a parent [[vector]] to a destination ...eria]]: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) organisms or as parasites (dependent on another organism for life).
  2 KB (255 words) - 04:32, 6 February 2024
• Ball and socket joint
  .../bɔːl ænd ˈsɒkɪt dʒɔɪnt/) is a type of [[synovial joint]] that allows for free movement in multiple directions. ...o the cup-like depression of another bone. This design allows the joint to move in several directions. The most notable examples of ball and socket joints
  2 KB (316 words) - 06:29, 12 February 2024
• Clavicles
  ...movement. Acting as a flexible, crane-like strut, it allows the scapula to move freely on the thoracic wall.
  2 KB (289 words) - 22:00, 13 February 2024

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