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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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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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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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.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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