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biology

[ bahy-ol-uh-jee ]
/ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior.
the living organisms of a region: the biology of Pennsylvania.
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.
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Origin of biology

From the German word Biologie, dating back to 1805–15. See bio-, -logy

Words nearby biology

biologic assay, biologic evolution, biologics, biologism, biologist, biology, bioluminescence, biolysis, biolytic, biomagnetism, biomagnification
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Words related to biology

ecology, anthropology, medicine, environmental science, natural science, zoology, physics, division, dissection, analysis, investigation, examination, diagnosis, inquiry, cytology, genetics, etiology, histology, morphology, embryology

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British Dictionary definitions for biology

biology
/ (baɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of living organisms, including their structure, functioning, evolution, distribution, and interrelationships
the structure, functioning, etc, of a particular organism or group of organisms
the animal and plant life of a particular region

Derived forms of biology

biologist, noun
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Medical definitions for biology

biology
[ bī-ŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The science of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. It includes botany and zoology.
The life processes or characteristic phenomena of a group or category of living organisms.

Other words from biology

bi•ol′o•gist n.
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Scientific definitions for biology

biology
[ bī-ŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of life and of living organisms. Botany, zoology, and ecology are all branches of biology.
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Cultural definitions for biology

biology

The study of life and living systems.

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