Leaves arising from a plant’s stem (as distinct from basal leaves).

A leaf with a long narrow stalk-like lower part, suddenly widening into an oval, blunt tip (resembling a spoon or…

An area of vegetation dominated by shrubs on any type of soil.

A marsh where the water is salty, usually from sea water flooding or seeping into it at high tide, but…

Rats that have a greater tendency to develop stroke than other rats when they become hypertensive.

A type of test used to evaluate the effect of exercise on the electrical activity and function of the heart…

To excite and cause increased activity.

An instrument used to listen to sounds made by the heart, the lungs, and arterial narrowing or pulsations (including sounds…

A mineral that makes up 40 percent of sodium chloride, which is commonly used as table salt in cooking and…

Elaborate, give off, or produce.