life science

noun

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

life science

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

life science

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of life science¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Lewis founded the investment firm Tavistock Group, which has ownership stakes in a large array of property, sports, finance, energy and life sciences companies.

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Still, part of the goal is for Cognizant and Anthropic to together sell industry-specific AI solutions to sectors like financial services, healthcare and life sciences.

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Cary has several flourishing industry sectors, including clean technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and information technology.

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It could affect semiconductors, autos, imaging machines for life sciences companies, and military equipment.

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Analysts have said pharmaceutical companies could soon boost their research spending now that tariff uncertainties are easing, which would be a boost to life sciences companies like Thermo Scientific.

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Related Words

• anthropology 
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• biology 
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• medicine 
• natural science 
• zoology