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amnionic cyst — cystlike processes containing amniotic fluid resulting from adhesion of amnionic folds … Medical dictionary
dormancy — /dawr meuhn see/, n. the state of being dormant. [1780 90; DORM(ANT) + ANCY] * * * ▪ biology Introduction state of reduced metabolic activity adopted by many organisms under conditions of environmental stress or, often, as in winter, when… … Universalium
ich — /ik/, n. a disease of tropical fishes, characterized by small, white nodules on the fins, skin, and eyes, caused by a ciliate protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Also called ichthyophthirius, ichthyophthirius disease. [short for… … Universalium
Lymphangioma — A structure consisting of a collection of blood vessels and lymph vessels that are overgrown and clumped together. Depending on their nature, these structures may grow slowly or quickly. They can cause problems because of their location. For… … Medical dictionary
Psorosperm — is a name formerly given to a number of parasitic protozoa which produce cystlike or sporelike structures in the tissue of hosts, but now essentially obsolete. Some which affect vertebrate hosts are now identified as coccidia. Others, such as the … Wikipedia
algae — algal, adj. /al jee/, n.pl., sing. alga / geuh/. any of numerous groups of chlorophyll containing, mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms ranging from microscopic single celled forms to multicellular forms 100 ft. (30 m) or more long, distinguished… … Universalium
chrysomonad — /kri som euh nad /, n. Biol. any golden yellow to brown freshwater algae of the class Chrysomonadales (phylum Chrysophyta), living singly or in colonies; blooms may color the water brown. [ < NL Chrysomonad , s. of Chrysomonas a genus name, equiv … Universalium
cystoid — /sis toyd/, adj. 1. resembling a cyst. n. 2. a cystlike structure or formation. [1870 75; CYST + OID] * * * … Universalium
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Sarcocystis — ▪ protozoan genus of sporozoan parasites (phylum Protozoa) that are found in the heart and skeletal muscles of mammals (cattle, pigs, sheep, and man), birds, and reptiles. Infected muscle tissue contains white, cystlike masses (sarcocysts)… … Universalium
