5. Glossary

Acetylcholinesterase; acetylcholinesterase

Enzymatic activity (hydrolase) that cleaves acetylcholine in the nerve synapses of cholinergic neurons, after the nerve impulse has passed through.

Humic and fulvic acids; Acides humiques et fulviques

Constituents of organic matter, derived from the decomposition of biomass.

Alveoli; alveolus

A pulmonary alveolus is a hollow sac that extends the respiratory tract. Many cell types are present, including alveolar macrophages and pneumocytes (epithelial cells, essential for gas exchange).

Analyse génomique; genomic analysis

Analysis of changes in an organism's DNA.

Analyse protéomique; proteomic analysis

Analysis of all the proteins...