noun

1. A product of the breakdown of the heme portion of hemoglobin. This happens within macrophages as they digest red blood cells. Extremely high levels of bilirubin causes jaundice.

noun

1. flavonoid

adjective

1. produced by living organisms, or by a biological process
2. essential for the maintenance of life

noun

1. (context, biology, biochemistry) The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).

noun

1. (biochemistry) any macromolecule of a living organism that is formed from the polymerization of smaller entities

noun (often abbreviated biotech)

1. the use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications
2. the application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences

noun

1. (vitamin) A sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex found in liver, egg yolk, milk and yeast, essential to the activity of multiple enzyme systems.

noun

1. a blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance
2. (context, by extension) a stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace
3. (biochemistry) the Southern blot analysis (and derived Northern and Western) analytical techniques
4. (games) an exposed piece in backgammon

verb to blot (transitive or intransitive)

1. to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance
2. to soak up, or absorb liquid
3. to hide, obscure or obliterate something