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bioautography

American  
[bahy-oh-aw-tog-ruh-fee] / ˌbaɪ oʊ ɔˈtɒg rə fi /

noun

Biochemistry.

  1. an analytical technique in which organic compounds are separated by chromatography and identified by studying their effects on microorganisms.

Other Word Forms

  • bioautograph noun
  • bioautographic adjective

Etymology

Origin of bioautography

bio- + autography

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