Cell Biology

noun a single-celled microscopic organism that has no definite shape and moves by constantly changing its form

• The scientist observed the movement of the single-celled organism known as an amoeba under the microscope.
• I heard that an amoeba can change its shape to fit into tight spaces.
• That guy is like an amoeba, always changing his mind and adapting to different situations.
• Her ideas seemed to flow and change shape like an ever-moving amoeba.

noun a shapeless mass; a drop of a thick liquid or other viscous substance

• The scientist observed a mysterious blob under the microscope.
• I accidentally spilled some paint and now there's a blob on the floor.
• That blob of ketchup on your shirt is really noticeable.
• Her thoughts were like a swirling blob, impossible to untangle.

verb to produce and discharge a substance from a cell or gland

• Certain glands in the body secrete hormones to regulate various bodily functions.
• Did you know that some plants secrete substances to protect themselves from pests?
• I heard that some animals secrete a stinky liquid when they feel threatened.
• The artist seemed to secrete creativity from every pore, constantly producing amazing work.

noun a small or minute detail or part

verb to make or become minute or very small

• The scientist spent hours minutiating the data to uncover any hidden patterns.
• I minutiated every detail of the contract before signing it.
• She's so good at minutiating, she never misses a thing.
• His ability to minutiate the emotions of others is what makes him a great therapist.

noun a fluorescent dye used in biology and medicine to stain DNA and RNA

adjective describing the specific type of dye

• Acridine orange is a fluorescent dye commonly used in biological research for staining nucleic acids.
• I used acridine orange to stain the cells for my lab experiment.
• I gotta grab some acridine orange before we start the experiment.
• The acridine orange illuminated the dark corners of the cell, revealing its secrets.