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] |
biped |
a two-footed animal. [2 definitions] |
bipedalism |
the condition of having two feet or of using two feet for locomotion. |
bipetalous |
having two petals. |
biphenyl |
diphenyl. |
bipinnate |
having opposing leaflets that are in turn divided into smaller opposing leaflets, as certain compound leaves. |
biplane |
an early type of airplane with two sets of wings mounted one above the other. |
bipolar |
having two poles, as a planet. [2 definitions] |
biracial |
composed of or representing two races, such as black and white. |