Biology Lab Equipment

noun the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts

verb to cut open and examine the structure of a body or plant

• The biology students conducted a dissection of a frog to study its anatomy.
• We had to do a dissection in biology class today, it was pretty gross.
• I can't believe we have to do a dissection, it's so lame.
• The journalist's dissection of the political scandal revealed shocking details.

noun a type of light bulb or tube that produces a bright artificial light

adjective describing a bright artificial light or color that glows

• The laboratory was brightly lit with florescent lighting.
• I love how the florescent colors pop in this room.
• The party decorations were so florescent, it was awesome!
• Her personality was like a florescent light, always shining bright in a room.

noun a long, slender surgical instrument used for exploring or probing a wound or body cavity

verb to inquire into or explore thoroughly

• The scientists used a sophisticated probe to gather data from deep within the ocean.
• The detectives used a probe to investigate the crime scene.
• I heard they used a probe to check for bugs in the room.
• Her questions during the interview felt like a probe into my personal life.