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What's your favorite funny biology word?
Mastication
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Proboscis
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Gamete
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(4.6%)
Hematoma
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(7.3%)
Coccyx
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Bolus
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Funny Biology Words
As a biologist, you either either sound very smart, funny, or both. Here are some words that are thrown around in biology classes quite a lot; whether you're taking a class in biology, anatomy or any other branch of biology, chances are you've heard or used these words.
Mastication:
To chew
Proboscis:
The nose of a mammal or elongated sucking mouthpart
Gamete:
A reproductive cell, such as a sperm cell or egg
Hematoma:
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues
Coccyx:
Tailbone
Bolus:
A ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in the mouth during the process of chewing
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90daytona
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Hahaha bolus sounds so funny
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If you're not having fun, you're not learning
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I have always loved the word mastication ever since I read Gulp Adventurers on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach and learned about the interesting parts of digestion. Bolus is a fun word too.
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