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big snip n. a vasectomy; in animals, castration, neutering, or spaying. (posted Apr. 18, 2007) [full entry…]
bio-ink n. organic or cellular fluid used in printer-like devices to construct solid, layered matrices that can be used medically or surgically. (posted Mar. 9, 2007) [full entry…]
bucket biologist n. a person who illegally or carelessly introduces an aquatic species into a new environment. Also bucket biology, such a practice. (posted Sep. 1, 2006) [full entry…]
crotchfruit n. a child; children. (posted Nov. 11, 2005) [full entry…]
crypsis n. the camouflage or protective appearance of an insect or animal. (posted Feb. 25, 2005) [full entry…]
embaby n. an (implanted) embryo. (posted Sep. 26, 2007) [full entry…]
epigenetics n. the study of how environmental factors can change gene function without altering DNA. (posted Apr. 25, 2004) [full entry…]
fairy ring n. a naturally occurring ground circle caused by fungi or other biological agents; figuratively, a fanciful ring or circle of mystical or unusual behavior or action. (posted Jul. 25, 2004) [full entry…]
farmer blow n. a forceful discharge of nasal mucus onto the ground. Also farmer’s blow. (posted Dec. 4, 2006) [full entry…]
grandmother cell n. a neuron that is said to fire when a person recognizes a single individual. (posted Jul. 18, 2005) [full entry…]
otherkin n.pl. people who believe themselves to be, at least in part, something other than human. (posted Nov. 8, 2004) [full entry…]
spermarche n. a man’s first ever ejaculation of sexual fluids. (posted Jul. 26, 2007) [full entry…]
zeitgeber n. a naturally occurring cue, such as light or temperature, which regulates biological rhythms; something which influences or regulates the timing or rhythm of something else. (posted Jun. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
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