Definitions by jafje

Abiotic factor 

A non-living feature of the environment, e.g. temperature.

An abiotic factor can be anything that has to do with the weather.

Abiotic factor by Jafje May 25, 2007

Amylase 

An enzyme which breaks down starch.

There's amylase in your mouth.

Amylase by Jafje May 25, 2007

Bile 

A substance produced by the liver which helps seperate fats into tiny droplets in the small intestine.

Your liver produces bile.

Bile by Jafje May 25, 2007

Alveolus

Bubble-like structures in the lungs where gas exchange between the air and blood occurs.

Everyone has alveolus in their body.

Alveolus by Jafje May 25, 2007

Lymphocyte 

A type of white blood cells that produces antibodies which fight disease.

If you are to stay healthy, you need lymphocyte in your body.

Lymphocyte by Jafje May 25, 2007

Socialist 

A person who believes that the community as a whole should own businesses, rather than individuals.

Socialist countries usually have a dictator.

Socialist by Jafje May 25, 2007

Banshee 

A mythological, female, magical creature that flies all night looking for prey. They feed on people's sadness. They kill by screaming in such a high pitch that it breaks glass and the arteries of its victem's body so that they drown in their own blood.

You don't want to be a banshee's prey.

Banshee by Jafje May 25, 2007