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biological warfare the use of living organisms such as bacteria or viruses to kill or disable people or destroy their food supply.
biologist a scientist who specializes in biology.
biology the science that is concerned with the growth, development, and functioning of living things. [3 definitions]
bioluminescence the emission of light produced naturally by certain kinds of insects, fish, or bacteria, or such light itself.
biomagnetism the scientific study of the effects of magnetic forces on biological systems.
biomass the quantity of living matter in a particular habitat measured by weight of organisms per unit of habitat area or by weight or volume of organisms per unit of habitat volume.
biome a major type of global region, such as forest, desert, or grassland, characterized by the community of plants and animals that have adapted to life under the particular soil and climatic conditions that a particular region presents. [2 definitions]
biomedicine the branch of medicine concerned with human survival and functioning in abnormal environmental conditions.
biometrics (used with a sing. verb) the mathematical and statistical analysis of biological data.
biomimicry the imitation of natural biological functioning in the creation of new forms of technology or in the devising of new processes or systems that can help solve human problems.
bionic consisting of or supplemented by electronic or mechanical devices. [3 definitions]
bionics (used with a sing. verb) the application of biological functions and mechanisms to the study and design of engineering devices and systems.
biopharmaceutical a drug extracted from a biological source, or a derivative of such a drug.
biophysics (used with a sing. verb) the branch of biology in which the principles and methods of physics are applied to the study of biological forms and processes.
biopic a biographical film or television program often containing scenes that are fictional in order to fill out the plot and add drama, humor, or suspense to make the real life subject compelling to an audience.
biopsy the cutting of tissue from an animal or person for study, esp. in seeking evidence of disease.
bioreactor a device in which living organisms or biological reactions are used to create a product or break down waste.
biorhythm an inherent rhythm or cycle in a biological function or process. [2 definitions]
bioscopy the medical examination of a body to establish whether it is dead or alive.
biosphere the part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms can exist.
biotech abbreviation of "biotechnology"; the use of living organisms, esp. cells and bacteria, to create useful products.