Adjectives of Biology

pathogenic

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/pæ.θə.ʤɛ.nɪk/ or /pā.thē.je.nik/

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capable of causing disease

biological

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/baɪoʊ.lɑ.ʤɪ.kəl/ or /baiooo.laa.ji.kēl/

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relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

botanical

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concerning or involving the study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

organic

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relating to a carbon-based compound that has a biological origin

multicellular

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/mʌl.ti.sɛl.jə.lɜr/ or /mal.ti.sel.yē.lēr/

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having more than one cell

fungal

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relating to or characteristic of fungi, which are a diverse group of organisms including molds, mushrooms, and yeasts

symbiotic

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/sɪm.biɑ.tɪk/ or /sim.biaa.tik/

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involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms

photosynthetic

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/foʊ.toʊ.sɪn.θɛ.tɪk/ or /fooo.tooo.sin.the.tik/

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able to use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water

sapiens

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having characteristics associated with modern humans, including advanced cognitive abilities and complex social structures

reptilian

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relating to reptiles, which are cold-blooded animals with scaly skin and usually lay eggs

parasitic

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/pɛ.rə.sɪ.tɪk/ or /pe.rē.si.tik/

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relating to organisms that live on or inside other organisms, benefiting at the expense of their hosts

herbal

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relating to or made from herbs, which are plants valued for their medicinal, aromatic, or culinary properties

aerobic

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needing oxygen or air to function or survive

somatic

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related only to the body, distinct from mental or emotional aspects

aquatic

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related to or adapted for living or functioning in water

marine

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related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

agricultural

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/æg.rə.kəl.ʧɜ.rəl/ or /āg.rē.kēl.chē.rēl/

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related to the practice or science of farming

inorganic

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/ɪn.ɔr.gæ.nɪk/ or /in.awr.gā.nik/

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not possessing the characteristics or properties associated with living organisms

mitochondrial

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/maɪ.tə.kɑnd.riəl/ or /mai.tē.kaand.riēl/

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relating to or characteristic of mitochondria, which are organelles found in cells responsible for energy production

genomic

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relating to the complete set of genes or genetic material present in an organism

ketogenic

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relating to or characteristic of a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body produces ketone bodies as an alternative energy source