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Many of the words used in scientific subjects such as biology, medicine, and health sciences may initially seem to be long, complicated, and unfamiliar.

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This is partly because many technical terms are derived from Greek or Latin words not in common use in English. The following list is to assist younger students e. It is about biology generally not just animal or human biology , so includes terms about both plants and animals. Term with meaning in English. FDA takes steps to advance health through improvements in nutrition - 27 Jun '18 Positive effects of exercise on blood cell populations - 20 Jun '18 Benefits of dementia friendly swimming opportunities - 30 May '18 More news about According to Swedenborg, each angel is clothed in accordance with the kind and degree of its divine understanding.

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FDA takes steps to advance health through improvements in nutrition 20 June - Positive effects of exercise on blood cell populations 09 June - Low vs high nicotine e-cigarettes. Intro to Biology Characteristics of life Biological importance of water Animal biology: Levels of complexity Classification of tissue types Vitamins Minerals Amino acids. Anglais Langue -- Emprunts -- Dictionnaires. English language -- Foreign words and phrases.

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