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life science

American  

noun

  1. any science that deals with living organisms, their life processes, and their interrelationships, as biology, medicine, or ecology.

life science British  

noun

  1. any one of the branches of science concerned with the structure and behaviour of living organisms, such as biology, botany, zoology, physiology, or biochemistry Compare physical science See also social science

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life science Scientific  

  1. Any of several branches of science, such as biology, medicine, and ecology, that study the structural and functional organization of living organisms and their relationships to each other and the environment.

  2. Compare physical science

Other Word Forms

  • life scientist noun

Etymology

Origin of life science

First recorded in 1940–45

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We will absorb this shock and accelerate economic diversification with new initiatives in artificial intelligence, renewable energy, life sciences and tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Veeva Systems jumped 6.9% after the life sciences cloud solutions provider topped Wall Street’s earnings and revenue targets for the fiscal fourth quarter.

From Barron's

Veeva’s cloud solutions for life sciences are attracting major clients, with 10 of the top 20 biopharmaceutical firms using its platform.

From Barron's

Veeva Systems jumps after the life sciences cloud solutions provider tops Wall Street’s earnings and revenue targets for the fiscal fourth quarter.

From Barron's

The project highlights the university's focus on interdisciplinary health innovation, bringing together experts in engineering, mathematics, and life sciences to translate scientific discoveries into real-world medical solutions.

From Science Daily

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