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biosynthesis
[ bahy-oh-sin-thuh-sis ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɪn θə sɪs /
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noun Biochemistry.
the formation of chemical compounds by a living organism.
the laboratory preparation of biological molecules by the use of reagents or catalysts derived from natural substances and modeled on a series of reactions occurring in a living organism.
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biostatics, biostatistics, biostratigraphy, biostrome, biosurgery, biosynthesis, biosynthetic, biosystem, biosystematics, biota, biotech
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British Dictionary definitions for biosynthesis
biosynthesis
/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs) /
noun
the formation of complex compounds from simple substances by living organisms
Derived forms of biosynthesis
biosynthetic (ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk), adjectivebiosynthetically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for biosynthesis
biosynthesis
[ bī′ō-sĭn′thĭ-sĭs ]
n.
Formation of a chemical compound by a living organism.biogenesis
Other words from biosynthesis
bi′o•syn•thet′ic (-thĕt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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