biochemistry
[ bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ə stri /
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noun
Nearby words
biochemical, biochemical oxygen demand, biochemical pathways, biochemical profile, biochemist, biochemistry, biochip, biocidal, biocide, bioclastic, bioclean
Related formsbi·o·chem·i·cal [bahy-oh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective, nounbi·o·chem·ic, adjectivebi·o·chem·i·cal·ly, adverbbi·o·chem·ist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for biochemistry
biochemistry
/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /
noun
the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms
Derived Formsbiochemical, adjectivebiochemically, adverbbiochemist, noun
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Medicine definitions for biochemistry
biochemistry
[ bī′ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē ]
n.
The study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms.
The chemical composition of a particular living system or biological substance.
Related formsbi′o•chem′i•cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.
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Science definitions for biochemistry
biochemistry
[ bī′ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē ]
The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms.
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Culture definitions for biochemistry
biochemistry
The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule) found in living systems.
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