Biology glossary
A neutral KnowledgeAtlas glossary reference for Biology.
How to use this glossary
This glossary introduces working vocabulary used in biology. Definitions are intentionally concise and should be read with the linked full articles, where context, trade-offs, and limitations are explained.
Architecture
In biology, architecture describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Asset
In biology, asset describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Boundary
In biology, boundary describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Component
In biology, component describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Dependency
In biology, dependency describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Framework
In biology, framework describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Interface
In biology, interface describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Iteration
In biology, iteration describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Lifecycle
In biology, lifecycle describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Model
In biology, model describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Pipeline
In biology, pipeline describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Protocol
In biology, protocol describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Repository
In biology, repository describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Runtime
In biology, runtime describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Validation
In biology, validation describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
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