| 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. |
| biotechnology |
the use of living organisms, esp. cells and bacteria, to create useful products. |
| biotic |
pertaining to life or living things. |
| biotin |
a compound considered part of the vitamin B complex, found in milk, egg yolks, and yeast. |
| biotite |
a mica commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rock, ranging in color from dark green or brown to black, and containing iron, magnesium, potassium, and aluminum. |
| bipartisan |
composed of, representing, or supported by two parties or factions, esp. two political parties. |
| bipartite |
composed of or divided into two parts. [2 definitions] |