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bioscience

American  
[bahy-oh-sahy-uhns] / ˈbaɪ oʊˌsaɪ əns /

noun

  1. any science that deals with the biological aspects of living organisms.


bioscience British  
/ ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪəns /

noun

  1. another name for a life science

  2. the life sciences collectively

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of bioscience

First recorded in 1960–65; bio- + science

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Birmingham has built a bustling bioscience sector anchored by the local University of Alabama campus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

How important is the NIH to the innovativeness of American bioscience and the health of the public?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

The research project involves 16 academic institutions and NHS trusts and health boards from across the UK, working alongside 12 bioscience and technology companies.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

The center will be housed in South Lake Union at the Allen Institute, which this year is celebrating 20 years since the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen started the nonprofit bioscience research organization.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Truth is, the average doc today gets more training in bedside manner than bioscience.

From Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Doctorow, Cory

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