y
Something shaped like the letter Y; a forked piece resembling in form the letter Y. Specifically:
yaba monkey tumour virus
The type species of yatapoxvirus, a tumour-producing DNA virus discovered in monkeys in yaba, nigeria. It has been found (more...)
Yaba virus
A poxvirus from the family Poxviridae, distinct from monkeypox virus, that causes Yaba tumours in monkeys.
Yaba tumour
<oncology, virology> A poxvirus-induced neoplasm of African monkeys caused by the Yaba monkey virus, a member of t (more...)
yeast artificial chromosome
<molecular biology> A vector system that allows extremely large segments of DNA to be cloned.
yacare
<zoology> A South American crocodilian (Jacare sclerops) resembling the alligator in size and habits. The eye orbi (more...)
yacca
<botany> A West Indian name for two large timber trees (Podocarpus coriaceus, and P. Purdicanus) of the Yew family (more...)
yaffingale
<zoology> The yaffle.
yaffle
<zoology> The European green woodpecker (Picus, or Genius, viridis). It is noted for its loud laughlike note. Call (more...)
yag laser surgery
<ophthalmology, procedure, surgery> The use of laser light to punch a hole in the iris to relieve intraocular pres (more...)
