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noun
- 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.
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| bioflavonoid |
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noun
- flavonoid
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| biogenic |
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adjective
- produced by living organisms, or by a biological process
- essential for the maintenance of life
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| bioluminescence |
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noun
- (context, biology, biochemistry) The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).
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| biopolymer |
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noun - (biochemistry) any macromolecule of a living organism that is formed from the polymerization of smaller entities
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| biotechnology |
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noun (often abbreviated biotech)
- the use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications
- the application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences
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| biotin |
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noun
- (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.
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| blot |
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noun
- a blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance
- (context, by extension) a stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace
- (biochemistry) the Southern blot analysis (and derived Northern and Western) analytical techniques
- (games) an exposed piece in backgammon
verb to blot (transitive or intransitive)
- to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance
- to soak up, or absorb liquid
- to hide, obscure or obliterate something
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