biosynthesis

[ bahy-oh-sin-thuh-sis ]

/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɪn θə sɪs /

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.

Nearby words

biostatics, biostatistics, biostratigraphy, biostrome, biosurgery, biosynthesis, biosynthetic, biosystem, biosystematics, biot's respiration, biot-savart law

Origin of biosynthesis

First recorded in 1925–30; bio- + synthesis

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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

biosynthetic (ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk), adjectivebiosynthetically, adverb

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Medicine definitions for biosynthesis

biosynthesis

[ bī′ō-sĭn′thĭ-sĭs ]

n.

Formation of a chemical compound by a living organism.biogenesis

Related forms

bi′o•syn•thet′ic (-thĕt′ĭk) adj.