The phrase "this term refers" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used when introducing or defining a specific word or concept in a sentence. Example: "In biology, the term 'photosynthesis' refers to the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy."
This term refers to a plane of reference against which tidal heights are measured.
This term refers to non-coercive measures to dissuade involvement in terrorist activity.
This term refers to the fact that more than one nucleotide triplet may specify a given amino acid.
But you would be mistaken to say the least, given the huge variety of intelligent connected devices that this term refers to.
This term refers to the difficult, cash-starved terrain a new start-up and its technology must travel through to survive.
This term refers to the fact that it encompasses a single generation of organisms whose cells are haploid (i.e., contain one set of chromosomes).
This term refers to the controlled partition of water and major chemical constituents among the cells and the extracellular fluids of the body.
This term refers to the returned portion of a worshiper's or pilgrim's offering, which is understood as having value added by the intangible process of a deity's consumption.
This term refers to a kind of engine-compression braking system manufactured by the Jacob Brake Company of Windsor that save wear and tear on tires but emit a loud, screeching sound.
This term refers to data showing that people who live in the city are more likely to suffer poor health and premature death than residents of cities with similar socioeconomic profiles – Liverpool and Manchester for example.
This term refers to the fact that many of its victims are told by their perpetrators that they are being raped to cure them of their supposedly unnatural sexual orientation.
