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Cell Theory
- noun - (biology) the theory that cells form the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms; proposed in 1838 by Matthias Schleiden and by Theodor Schwann
Cellularity
- noun - the state of having cells
Cementatory
- - Having the quality of cementing or uniting firmly.
Cephalology
- - The science which treats of the head.
Cephalotomy
- - Dissection or opening of the head.
Cerebrology
- - The science which treats of the cerebrum or brain.
Chalazogamy
- - A process of fecundation in which the pollen tube penetrates to the embryosac through the tissue of the chalaza, instead of entering through the micropyle. It was originally discovered by Treub in Casuarina, and has since been found to occur regularly in the families Betulace and Juglandace. Partial chalazogamy is found in Ulmus, the tube here penetrating the nucleus midway between the chalaza and micropyle.
Chalcid Fly
- noun - any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
Chalcis Fly
- noun - a variety of chalcid fly