English to English Dictionary

Biomedicine

A branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice.

Bionomics

The study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment, particularly in terms of ecological and evolutionary dynamics.

Biophysics

The branch of science that applies the principles and methods of physics to understand how biological systems work.

Biosphere

The regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth (or analogous parts of other planets) occupied by living organisms.

Biostratigraphy

The branch of stratigraphy that uses fossil organisms to date and correlate rock layers.

Biotroph

An organism, especially a parasite, that derives its nutrients from a living host.

Bipartisan

Consisting of or supported by members of two opposing political parties.

Bipartite

Divided into or composed of two parts.

Bischofsfriede

A peace or truce established under the authority of a bishop.

Bit-rate reduction

The process of reducing the number of bits per second needed to transmit or store digital media, often resulting in data compression.

Bitch

In a manner that is spiteful, malicious, or unpleasant.

Biting-Wit

A form of humor characterized by sharpness and incisiveness, often intended to criticize or mock.