MiscAnyBio

Question 1

pathogenesis

Answer 1

the manner of development of a disease.

Question 2

etiological

Answer 2

causing or contributing to the development of a disease or condition.

Question 3

SNPs

Answer 3

single nucleotide polymorphisms

Question 4

in vitro

Answer 4

in vitro (meaning: in the glass) studies are performed with microorganisms, cells, or biological molecules outside their normal biological context. Colloquially called “test-tube experiments”, these studies in biology and its subdisciplines are traditionally done in labware such as test tubes, flasks, Petri dishes, and microtiter plates.

Question 5

in situ

Answer 5

in the original place

Question 6

histology

Answer 6

the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

Question 7

cytosol

Answer 7

the fluid portion of the cytoplasm exclusive of organelles and membranes. — called also ground substance

Question 8

sclera

Answer 8

the white outer layer of the eyeball