biological
[ bahy-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]
/ ˌbaɪ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
adjective
Also biologic .Biology. pertaining to the science and application of biology: the biological substrata; conducting biological tests.
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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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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