biotechnology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.
genetic engineering

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biotechnology biotechnologies

From bio- + technology.

bioengineering biomimetics biomodification bionics genetic engineering

agribiotechnology agrobiotechnology biotech biotechnological cryobiotechnology nanobiotechnology photobiotechnology prebiotechnology

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