Author: Glossary

The presence of amphoric sounds in speaking.  

The condition of producing amphoric sounds.  

A substance that acts as a base or an acid, depending on the pH of the solution into which it is introduced.  

A cell that stains with either acid or basic stains.  

Having a flagellum or flagella at both ends, said of microorganisms.  

An operating room or auditorium with tiers of seats around it for students and other observers.  

An articulation containing an amphiarthrosis and a diarthrosis, such as that of the lower jaw.  

Turning red litmus paper blue, and blue litmus paper red.  

Metabolic pathways that lead to both catabolic and anabolic outcomes, such as beta-oxidation of fatty acids by the liver. The resulting acetyl groups may enter the citric acid cycle for energy production or may be used for the synthesis of other lipids or steroids.  

A form of blastula in which the blastomeres are of unequal size; seen in sponges.