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biology Definition

bi·ol·ogy (bī äl′ə jē)

noun

  1. the science that deals with the origin, history, physical characteristics, life processes, habits, etc. of living organisms, as plants and animals, and of viruses: it includes botany, zoology, and microbiology
  2. animal and plant life, as of a given area
  3. biological history, principles, etc.

Etymology: < Fr or Ger: Fr biologie < Ger; coined (1802) by G. Reinhold (Treviranus), Ger physiologist < Gr bios (see bio-) + -logia, -logy

biology Related Forms

bi·ol′o·gist noun

biology Synonyms

biology

n.

science of organisms, natural science, natural history, nature study, life science, study of living things. see also botany, physiology, science 1, zoology.

Divisions of biology include: botany, zoology, physiology, genetics, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology, embryology, biochemistry, marine biology, oceanography, biotechnology, biostatistics, bioengineering, biomathematics;

biology Usage Examples

Converse of object

stem: Stem Cell Biology Several of our team leaders have interests focussing on stem cell biology, both in health and in disease.

Preposition: through

crystallography: That imparts the biology through x-ray crystallography an electroscope is.

Adjective modifier

  • molecular: The Molecular Biology of the Cell 4 th edition Garland Science 2002.
  • evolutionary: The existence of primitive thought habits makes a great deal of sense in terms of evolutionary biology.
  • developmental: These species are widely used model organisms in developmental biology.
  • reproductive: My main interests are in studying many aspects of the common dolphin population in the Northeast Atlantic, and reproductive biology in small cetaceans.
  • computational: A group of free tools for computational molecular biology with Python.
  • structural: In between these extremes you will find groundbreaking activity in many traditional areas for structural biology.

Modifies a noun

  • textbook: Entire biochemistry and cell biology textbooks are still being written without ever mentioning the role of water.
  • Olympiad: Perse pupil Charles Parker has been selected for the UK team for the 17th International Biology Olympiad in Rio Cuarto in Argentina in July.
  • lab: There is a biology lab for analyzing the results.

Noun used with modifier

  • cell: In contrast to our advanced knowledge of WT genetics, we know little or nothing about the cell biology of WT.
  • freshwater: Functions in relation to marine and freshwater biology, and fishery research, were passed to the Natural Environment Research Council in 1965.
  • stem: Other grants will generate new insights into basic stem cell biology to increase understanding of how stem cells function.
  • A-level: I am carrying out an A-level Biology investigation into Vitamin C. What is the function of Vitamin C in the orange fruit itself.
  • conservation: This aspect of our conservation biology work is already well developed under the able leadership of Peter Harvey.
  • parasite: The research is aimed at three aspects of the parasites biology relevant to disease control.

Preposition: of

  • microorganism: Type the title ( Brock biology of microorganisms ) in the ' Search for: ' box.
  • pathogen: Monday morning began with plenary sessions on development and on the cell biology of pathogens.
  • organism: Each year of the course includes units in the biology of organisms, organs, systems, tissues and cells.