biology /bī-olˈə-ji/

1. The science of living things
2. The life sciences collectively, including botany, anatomy and physiology, zoology, etc

biological or (US) biologic /-lojˈ/ adjective

1. Of or relating to biology
2. Physiological
3. Produced by physiological means
4. Effected by living organisms or by enzymes
5. (of washing powder, etc) using enzymes to clean clothes

biologˈically adverb

biolˈogist noun

biological clock noun

A supposed in-built mechanism which regulates the physiological rhythms and cycles of living organisms

biological control noun

A method of reducing the numbers of a pest (plant, animal or parasite) by introducing or encouraging one of its enemies or interfering with its reproductive behaviour

biological engineering noun

1. The provision of (electrical, electronic, etc) aids for bodily functions, eg artificial limbs and joints, hearing aids, etc (also bioengineering)
2. The engineering required in biosynthesis of animal and plant products, eg for fermentation processes (also bioengineering)
3. The manipulation of living cells so as to promote their growth in a desired way

biological warfare noun

Methods of warfare involving the use of disease bacteria or toxic substances

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