biology
Americannoun
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the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior.
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the living organisms of a region.
the biology of Pennsylvania.
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the biological phenomena characteristic of an organism or a group of organisms.
She is studying the biology of worms, especially in regard to their reproductive behavior.
noun
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the study of living organisms, including their structure, functioning, evolution, distribution, and interrelationships
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the structure, functioning, etc, of a particular organism or group of organisms
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the animal and plant life of a particular region
Other Word Forms
- biologist noun
Etymology
Origin of biology
From the German word Biologie, dating back to 1805–15. See bio-, -logy
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Example Sentences
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Understanding why aging so often goes hand in hand with disease is the central focus of the lab led by Kris Burkewitz, assistant professor of cell and developmental biology.
From Science Daily
The government said this showed that "biology is not the sole determining factor in such a case".
From BBC
Ultimately, it could also be used in synthetic biology and the design of new sequences of DNA which could be used in gene therapies.
From BBC
Researchers believe the gap is driven by culture and healthcare access, not biology -- hinting that millions worldwide may be struggling unseen.
From Science Daily
"By exploring phenomena like inner speech, and understanding the mechanisms of such processes, we gain fundamental new insights into human biology and behavior," Dr. Queißer concludes.
From Science Daily
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