biochemical

American  

[bahy-oh-kem-i-kuhl] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl /

adjective

1. Rarely biochemic of or relating to the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.

   Accurate biochemical results depend on maintaining the integrity of blood samples until analyses can be completed.

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noun

1. a chemical existing in or obtained from living matter, or used in processes dealing with living matter.

   All the substances mentioned are biochemicals present in the human body.

Other Word Forms

• biochemically adverb

Etymology

Origin of biochemical

bio- ( def. ) + chemical ( def. )

Example Sentences

"First, we need to know which elements are there and in what quantities in order to understand the biochemical dynamics of their release," Osório explains.

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Some decried their use as a way for biochemical companies to make money; others declared that GMOs would save the world from famine and food insecurity.

From Literature

"Our observations are consistent across multiple length scales and link connective tissue stiffening to altered biochemical signaling in cancer cells."

From Science Daily

The research team evaluated cognitive performance using the Barnes test and measured amyloid plaque accumulation through histological and biochemical methods.

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One clear example is the energy needed to keep certain biochemical processes running, such as those involved in photosynthesis, while actively preventing other chemical reactions from taking place.

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