biologically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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"PAM is a truly fascinating enzyme because it's the only enzyme we have that's capable of a chemical process called amidation, which increases the half-life or the potency of biologically active peptides," Gloyn said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Experts say these interactions are vital, and not just emotionally, but biologically too.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
A leading forensic genetics expert, who has analysed all the family's tests, told us it is unlikely that either child is biologically related to donor Finn.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, biologically defended disease,” says Stanford.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
In effect, however, although I was not biologically related, I was raised in the Dean household as the baby of the family, and considered the Deans to be my “real” family.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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