biochemistry

[ bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree ]

/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ə stri /

noun

the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.

the chemistry of living matter.

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Origin of biochemistry

First recorded in 1880–85; bio- + chemistry

OTHER WORDS FROM biochemistry

bi·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

Words nearby biochemistry

biocenosis, biocentric, biochemical oxygen demand, biochemical pathways, biochemical profile, biochemistry, biochip, biocidal, biocide, bioclastic, bioclean

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Example sentences from the Web for biochemistry

On leaving the Navy, Shulgin returned to Berkeley, where he earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry.
The Week in Death: Alexander Shulgrin, Who Synthesized the Drug Ecstasy|The Telegraph|June 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But, as I've said, with no false modesty, I'm no slouch in my field of biochemistry.
Revenge|Arthur Porges
Manure spreaders and tree sprayers, reflective of advances in biochemistry, also survived.
Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology|John T. Schlebecker
Besides, the appended lab notes will easily convince a few key men in biochemistry; and they'll confirm me.
Revenge|Arthur Porges

But about Bruckian anatomy, physiology or biochemistry, the little emissary would tell them nothing.
Star Surgeon|Alan Nourse
They actually did have a remarkable grasp of physiology and biochemistry, and constantly sought to learn more.
Star Surgeon|Alan Nourse

British Dictionary definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry

/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /

noun

the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms

Derived forms of biochemistry

biochemical, adjectivebiochemically, adverbbiochemist, noun

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Medical 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.

Other words from biochemistry

bi′o•chem′i•cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.

Scientific 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.

Cultural definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry

The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule) found in living systems.