Science Words That Start with K

This article will provide you with a comprehensive list of science-related words that start with the letter “K.

1. Karyotype- The number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell.
2. Kelvin- The base unit of temperature in the International System of Units (SI).
3. Kerosene- A flammable hydrocarbon liquid commonly used as fuel.
4. Keratin- A type of protein found in hair, skin, and nails.
5. Kinetic- Related to or resulting from motion.
6. Kilogram- The base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).
7. Kingdom- A high taxonomic rank used in the classification of organisms.
8. Kilowatt- A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.
9. Karst- A type of landscape characterized by limestone terrain with sinkholes, fissures, and underground streams.
10. Karyogamy- The fusion of cell nuclei, especially during fertilization.
11. Karyokinesis- The process of nuclear division in mitosis or meiosis.
12. Karyon- Another term for the nucleus of a cell.
13. Krypton- A chemical element with the symbol Kr and atomic number 36, a noble gas.
14. Kilojoule- A unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules.
15. Kyphosis- A spinal disorder in which an excessive outward curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back.
16. Kinematics- The study of motion without considering the forces that cause it.
17. Ketoacidosis- A serious complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones.
18. Ketone- A type of organic compound characterized by a carbonyl group bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.
19. Knurl- A small projecting knob or ridge, often found on metal tools.
20. Keloid- An overgrown scar that develops due to an abnormal wound healing process.
21. Ketogenesis- The metabolic pathway by which ketone bodies are produced from fatty acids.
22. Ketosis- A metabolic state characterized by elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood or urine.
23. Kidney- A vital organ in the body responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine.
24. Kilocalorie- A unit of energy of 1,000 calories, commonly used in expressing the energy value of foods.
25. Kikuchi Disease- A rare, benign, and self-limiting form of histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis.
26. Kaolinite- A clay mineral, part of the group of industrial minerals, with the chemical composition Al2Si2O5(OH)4.
27. Karyoclastic- Relating to the breaking up of a cell nucleus.
28. Keratectomy- Surgical removal of part of the cornea.
29. Ki- Another term for kilogram-force, a unit of force in the metric system.
30. Ketamine- A medication mainly used for starting and maintaining anesthesia.
31. Kinesiology- The scientific study of human or non-human body movement.
32. Karyoplast- The part of a cell including the nucleus, but excluding the plasma membrane.
33. Kinesin- A type of motor protein involved in intracellular transport.
34. Klystron- A specialized linear-beam vacuum tube used for amplifying high-frequency radio waves.
35. Krill- Small crustaceans found in all the world’s oceans, important in the marine ecosystem.
36. Kurnakovite- A hydrated borate mineral.
37. Kyanite- A typically blue silicate mineral, commonly found in aluminum-rich metamorphic pegmatites.
38. Krypton- 85 – A radioactive isotope of krypton used in various scientific applications.
39. Keratoconus- A progressive eye disease causing the cornea to thin and change to a cone-like shape.
40. Kunitz Domain- A type of protein structural motif found in some protease inhibitors.