bioprocess

American  

[bahy-oh-pros-es, -proh-ses] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈprɒs ɛs, -ˈproʊ sɛs /

noun

1. a method or operation of preparing a biological material, especially a product of genetic engineering, for commercial use.

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verb (used with object)

1. to treat or prepare through bioprocess.

adjective

1. noting, pertaining to, or involving a bioprocess.

   bioprocess technology.

Etymology

Origin of bioprocess

First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + process

Example Sentences

"When we started the company, we were able to develop one bioprocess in two weeks," he says, referring to the use of living cells to generate a product.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Sartorius expects margins at its bioprocess solutions divisions to improve by 60 to 85 basis points a year, lab products and services margins to rise by 20 to 30 basis points a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

For its bioprocess solutions division, in which Sartorius aims to focus, the company targets top-line growth of 9% to 12% a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The German life-sciences company now expects full-year organic sales growth of about 7%, with higher expectations for bioprocess solutions and lower for lab products and services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

His father recently retired as a senior bioprocess associate at Bristol-Myers Squibb.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2021