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Poll: What's your favorite funny biology word?
Mastication
332 (0.3%)
Proboscis
4 (0%)
Gamete
8 (0%)
Hematoma
10 (0%)
Coccyx
27 (0%)
Bolus
10 (0%)
Other
64 (0.1%)
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5 years ago
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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5 years ago
Hahaha bolus sounds so funny
If you're not having fun, you're not learning Slight Smile
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5 years ago
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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