English to English Dictionary

Biomedicine

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

Biomembrane

A biological membrane that separates and protects the interior of a cell from the external environment.

Biomorph

An object, artwork, or architectural design that resembles or is inspired by the naturally occurring shapes of living organisms.

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.

Biopic

A biographical motion picture that dramatizes the life of a real, historical, or contemporary public figure.

Biopolymer

A large molecule composed of repeating structural units typically connected by covalent chemical bonds, derived from living organisms.

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.

Biotech

The use of living systems and organisms to develop or create products, often involving genetic manipulation.

Biotechnology

The exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.

Biotic-richness

The state or quality of an ecosystem possessing an abundant variety and high density of living organisms.