Glossary is usually defined as an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge. This knowledge base glossary provides a collection of knowledge base documents that define many technical terms. These terms are arranged alphabetically, but you can quickly jump to a specific term by selecting its first letter from the index of the knowledge base glossary below.

Disease-causing organism.

Any cell that ingests microorganisms or other cells and foreign particles.

The action of drugs in the body over a period of time, including the processes of absorption, distribution, localization in tissues, biotransformation and excretion.

1. a. The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences. b. The expression of a specific trait, such as stature or blood type, based on genetic and environmental influences. 2. An individual or group of organisms exhibiting a particular phenotype.

The metabolic process of introducing a phosphate group into an organic molecule.

Prevention of disease; preventative treatment.

A molecule composed of amino acids. There are many types of proteins, all carrying out a number of different functions essential for cell growth.