noun a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy scale leaves or leaf bases
In medicine, a bulb can refer to a rounded swelling or enlargement at the end of a hair follicle, nerve, or other structure. Bulbs are often associated with conditions such as hair loss or nerve damage.
In botany, a bulb is a short stem with fleshy leaves or leaf bases that function as food storage organs during dormancy. Bulbs are commonly found in plants such as tulips, daffodils, and onions.
In electronics, a bulb can refer to a vacuum tube or electron tube used in older electronic devices such as radios and televisions. Bulbs in electronics are used for amplification or as rectifiers.
In lighting, a bulb refers to the glass envelope that houses the filament or LED components used to produce light. Bulbs are commonly used in lamps, light fixtures, and other lighting devices.
In writing, 'bulb' may refer to a light bulb used as a metaphor for an idea or inspiration.
In psychology, 'bulb' may be used in discussions about cognitive processes or memory, such as the concept of a 'light bulb moment' when a person suddenly understands something.
In botany, 'bulb' refers to a type of underground storage organ of a plant, such as an onion bulb or tulip bulb.
In the electrical industry, 'bulb' is commonly used to refer to a light bulb or the glass enclosure containing the filament in a light bulb.
In horticulture, 'bulb' specifically refers to a type of plant structure that contains the plant's nutrients and is used for reproduction, such as a tulip bulb or daffodil bulb.