Definition: A loud noise or clamor, often used to refer to a rumor or an abnormal sound heard in medical examinations.

Example: The rumor about the new policy created quite a bruit in the office.

Definition: To spread or announce news or information widely.

Example: The journalist decided to bruit the rumors about the upcoming election.

Definition: The repeated and often unconscious grinding or clenching of the teeth, typically occurring during sleep and often caused by stress or anxiety.

Example: Many people are unaware that they suffer from bruxism until they experience tooth pain or jaw discomfort.

Definition: Connected to the study of mosses and other non-vascular plants.

Example: The bryological research revealed new species of moss in the region.

Definition: A person who studies mosses and other non-vascular plants.

Example: The bryologist spent years researching the unique species of moss found in the rainforest.

Definition: The branch of biology that focuses on the study of mosses and other non-vascular plants known as bryophytes.

Example: She decided to specialize in bryology because of her love for mosses and their ecosystems.

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to a group of nonflowering plants, which includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, and typically does not have vascular tissue.

Example: Mosses are a common example of bryophytes found in damp environments.

Definition: Relating to a group of small, green plants that do not have seeds and typically grow in moist environments, including mosses and liverworts.

Example: The bryophytic plants in the forest add a lush green layer to the ground.

Definition: Relating to a group of small aquatic animals that form colonies, known as Bryozoa.

Example: The bryozoan species can often be found in shallow waters.

Definition: A small aquatic animal that belongs to a group of invertebrates, often found in colonies attached to surfaces like stones or seaweed, and reproduces by budding.

Example: The bryozoan colonies can often be seen clinging to rocks in shallow waters.

Definition: To form bubbles or to make a gurgling sound as a liquid moves; to show excitement or energy.

Example: The children were bubbling with joy as they played in the park.

Definition: A round pocket of air or gas that forms in a liquid, or a protective area that isolates something.

Example: The children watched the bubbles float up into the sky.

Definition: To make bubbles appear in a liquid or substance.

Example: She decided to bubble the mixture to create a fun drink for the party.

Definition: Relating to a type of swelling called buboes, often associated with certain infectious diseases.

Example: The bubonic plague was a devastating epidemic in the 14th century.