biochemistry

[ bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree ]

noun

1. the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.
2. the chemistry of living matter.

biochemistry

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ /

noun

1. the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms

biochemistry

/ bī′ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē /

1. The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms.

biochemistry

1. The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule ) found in living systems.

Derived Forms

• ˌbioˈchemically, adverb
• ˌbioˈchemist, noun
• ˌbioˈchemical, adjective

Other Words From

• bi·o·chem·i·cal [bahy-oh-, kem, -i-k, uh, l], adjective noun
• bi·o·chem·ic adjective
• bi·o·chem·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of biochemistry¹

First recorded in 1880–85; bio- + chemistry

Example Sentences

“Your genetics actually plays a role in this increased risk of developing future heart attacks and stroke,” said James Hilser, a Keck doctoral candidate in biochemistry and molecular medicine who helped write the paper.

From Los Angeles Times

Jane Perry said her son Owen was excited to start his biochemistry degree and move from their family home in Norwich - but now he is "disappointed and upset".

From BBC

For the current study, Shirani analyzed tumor tissue samples from FLC patients using mass spectrometry, biochemistry, and immunofluorescence to quantify the level of the protein in patients' tumor tissue.

From Science Daily

In the 1960s, he received a doctoral degree in biochemistry from Tohoku University.

From New York Times

He later switched to biochemistry, which at the time involved a lot of cell biology.

From Science Magazine