Category: Z
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Zooid
An individual within a collective colony of animals, such as certain types of corals.
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Zoogenous
The creation of animal shapes or structures.
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Zoogenesis
The creation of animal shapes or structures.
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Zoogamy
Animal reproduction involves the process of sexual reproduction, which includes mating.
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Zooerastia
Sexual intercourse with an animal.
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Zeismus
A skin ailment associated with excessive consumption of maize in one’s diet. It is also referred to as zeism.
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Zambesi ulcer
An ulcer that develops on the leg or foot of individuals native to the Zambesi Valley in southern Africa. This condition is caused by the penetration of the skin by fly larvae.
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Zambesi fever
A fever unrelated to malaria that affects individuals living in the Zambesi Valley of southern Africa.
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Zootoxins
Toxins that are secreted by animals, such as snake venom and spider toxins.
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Zovirax
A trade name for aciclovir, an antiviral medication utilized in the treatment of viral infections such as herpes simplex, herpes zoster, and select instances of chickenpox.