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biological
[ bahy-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]
/ ˌbaɪ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
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adjective
Also bi·o·log·ic .Biology. relating to the science and application of biology: Ideal candidates will have appropriate training in both physical and biological chemistry.
Biology. relating to or involving living matter: Liquid nitrogen is critical for preserving blood, tissue, and other biological specimens.
Biology. relating to the living organisms of a region:We are hoping to manage the river valley so that we maintain and enhance the current level of biological diversity.
Biology, Genetics. related genetically, as a birth parent whose egg or sperm contributed to the DNA of a child: He met his biological father when he was 37.The Greenes have two biological sons and one adopted daughter.
noun
Usually biologicals. Pharmacology. biologic (def. 1).
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British Dictionary definitions for biological
biological
archaic biologic
/ (ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /
adjective
of or relating to biology
(of a detergent) containing enzymes said to be capable of removing stains of organic origin from items to be washed
noun
(usually plural) a drug, such as a vaccine, that is derived from a living organism
Derived forms of biological
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Medical definitions for biological
biological
[ bī′ə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl ]
adj.
Of, relating to, caused by, or affecting life or living organisms.
Having to do with biology.
Related by blood, as in a child's biological parents.
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