Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
biogeny |
noun |
A doctrine that the genesis or production of living organisms can take place only through the agency of living germs or parents; — opposed to abiogenesis., Life development generally. |
biology |
noun |
The science of life; that branch of knowledge which treats of living matter as distinct from matter which is not living; the study of living tissue. It has to do with the origin, structure, development, function, and distribution of animals and plants. |
bionomy |
noun |
Physiology. |
biorgan |
noun |
A physiological organ; a living organ; an organ endowed with function; — distinguished from idorgan. |
biotaxy |
noun |
The classification of living organisms according to their structural character; taxonomy. |
biotite |
noun |
Mica containing iron and magnesia, generally of a black or dark green color; — a common constituent of crystalline rocks. See Mica. |