bioscience

[ bahy-oh-sahy-uhns ]

noun

1. any science that deals with the biological aspects of living organisms.

bioscience

/ ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪəns /

noun

1. another name for a life science
2. the life sciences collectively

Derived Forms

• ˌbioscienˈtific, adjective
• ˌbioˈscientist, noun

Other Words From

• bi·o·sci·en·tif·ic [bahy-oh-sahy-, uh, n-, tif, -ik], adjective
• bio·scien·tist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bioscience¹

First recorded in 1960–65; bio- + science

Example Sentences

The research project involves 16 academic institutions and NHS trusts and health boards from across the UK, working alongside 12 bioscience and technology companies.

From BBC

"This unique defense system could be a target for treatment or prevention," said David Taylor, associate professor of molecular biosciences at UT and an author on the paper.

From Science Daily

These cultures exist across science but are currently relatively disconnected in the biosciences.

From Science Daily

One works in biotech/bioscience, one in film media and one has a job in the fitness industry.

From Los Angeles Times

"The goal is to eventually ferment medicines like this in large quantities," said Andrew Ellington, a professor of molecular biosciences and author of the study.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• anthropology
• biological science
• biology
• ecology
• environmental science
• medicine
• natural science
• zoology