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biology
[bahy-ol-uh-jee]
noun
the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior.
the living organisms of a region.
the biology of Pennsylvania.
the biological phenomena characteristic of an organism or a group of organisms.
She is studying the biology of worms, especially in regard to their reproductive behavior.
biology
/ baɪˈɒlədʒɪ /
noun
the study of living organisms, including their structure, functioning, evolution, distribution, and interrelationships
the structure, functioning, etc, of a particular organism or group of organisms
the animal and plant life of a particular region
biology
The scientific study of life and of living organisms. Botany, zoology, and ecology are all branches of biology.
biology
The study of life and living systems.
Other Word Forms
- biologist noun
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Example Sentences
A convent girl with a creepy streak, Elizabeth sees beauty in biology, leaning over a corpse’s flayed back to appreciate the intricacy of its ventricles.
"Our goal has always been to bring human biology into the lab in a way that's scalable, reproducible, and meaningful for patients," says Kasendra, who serves as director of research and development at CuSTOM.
We were built to socialize, the author writes; it’s time we “honor the biology we’ve been gifted.”
Burgess, 53 years old, grew up in Hanover, N.H., the son of a biology professor and a teacher.
For Ogretmen, the novel findings highlight the power of teamwork, noting the collaboration across Hollings' research programs in cancer biology, immunology and prevention.
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