A project is a temporary endeavor (it has a start and end date), undertaken to create a unique product, service or result within defined constraints. A project concludes when its specific tangible and/or intangible objectives have been attained and its resources have been released to do other work. (University of Massachusetts Boston. 2025. Definition of a Project. https://www.umb.edu/it/about/project-management-office/definition-of-a-project/)
Histology, also known as microscopic anatomy or microanatomy, is the branch of biology which studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histology)
The systematic process of searching for and discovering new reserves or deposits of valuable resources for economic or scientific purposes. (FAOLEX. 2025. Glossary https://www.fao.org/faolex/)
A boat is a watercraft of a large range of types and sizes, but generally smaller than a ship, which is distinguished by its larger size, shape, cargo or passenger capacity, or its ability to carry boats. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat)
Benzoin is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. It is used in perfumes and some kinds of incense and as a flavoring and medicine. It is distinct from the chemical compound benzoin, which is ultimately derived chemically from benzoin resin. (Wikipedia, 2024. Benzoin (resin). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoin_(resin))
A natural, aromatic resin obtained from the trunk and brunches of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus L. var latifolius Coss or Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia). (Soulaidopoulos S, Tsiogka A, Chrysohoou C, Lazarou E, Aznaouridis K, Doundoulakis I, Tyrovola D, Tousoulis D, Tsioufis K, Vlachopoulos C, Lazaros G. Overview of Chios Mastic Gum (Pistacia lentiscus) Effects on Human Health. Nutrients. 2022 Jan 28;14(3):590. doi: 10.3390/nu14030590. PMID: 35276949; PMCID: PMC8838553.)
The highest level in the classification hierarchy. Traditionally all organisms have been placed in either the plant (Plantae) or animal (Animalia) kingdoms but additional kingdoms have also been discovered or defined by scientists such as the Mycota Kingdom (mainly fungi), the Protista (unicellular organisms), as well as the Prokaryota and Eukaryota Kingdoms. (Alberta: Naturally! Glossary for the Nature of Alberta. https://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/abnature/glossary.htm)
Calcitonin (32 aa, ~3 kDa) is encoded by the human CALCA gene. It is formed by the C cells of the thyroid gland. This protein is involved in the modulation of blood calcium and phosphate concentrations through promoting incorporation of these ions into bone. (Adapted from National Cancer Institute (NCI). NCIthesaurus. Calcitonin (Code C2281). https://ncithesaurus.nci.nih.gov/ncitbrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI_Thesaurus&ns=ncit&code=C2281)
The kingdom of living organisms that compromises the animals. (British Society for Plant Pathology, 2022. Glossary, Animalia. https://www.bspp.org.uk/glossary/animalia/)
