English Words: B

31,241 words · Page 38 of 625

biomedicinenoun

The application of biology and physiology to clinical medicine.

biometricadj

Of, relating to, or using biometrics.

biometricsnoun

The automated measurement of biological data.

biomimeticadj

of, related to, or produced by biomimetics

biomolecularadj

Relating to biomolecules (especially macromolecules)

bionicadj

Related to bionics.

bionicsnoun

The design of engineering systems, especially electronic ones, based on that of biological systems.

biopharmanoun

The biopharmaceutical industry.

biopharmaceuticalnoun

Any drug produced using biotechnology.

biophysicaladj

Of or pertaining to a combination of biology and physics.

biophysicsnoun

The interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology.

biopicnoun

A motion picture based on the life (or lives) of a real, rather than fictional, person (or people).

biopsynoun

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

bioreactornoun

A vat or pressure vessel, containing microorganisms or biochemically active substances, used for biotechnological processes such as fermentation, waste recycling, or making drugs.

bioremediationnoun

The use of biological organisms, usually microorganisms, to remove contaminants, especially from polluted water.

BIOSnoun

Acronym of Basic Input/Output System.

biosafetynoun

Protection from potential harm from biological agents, such as infectious microbes or modified genes.

biosciencenoun

Any of several sciences that deal with living organisms

biosecuritynoun

The protection of plants and animals against harm from disease or from human exploitation.

biosensornoun

Any device that detects, records or transmits physiological data, especially data concerning the presence of chemical compounds (analytes)

biospherenoun

The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.

biostatisticsnoun

The application of statistics to the study and analysis of biological and medical data

biosynthesisnoun

The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones.

biosyntheticadj

of or pertaining to biosynthesis

biotnoun

Synonym of abampere.

biotanoun

The living organisms of a region.

biotechnoun

Biotechnology.

biotechnologicaladj

Of or pertaining to biotechnology.

biotechnologynoun

The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.

bioterrorismnoun

Terrorism that involves biological weapons or other biological agents.

bioticadj

Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms.

biotinnoun

A sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex, 5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxohexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]pentanoic acid, found in liver, egg yolk, milk, and yeast, essential to the activity of multiple enzyme systems.

biotitenoun

A dark brown mica; it is a mixed aluminosilicate and fluoride of potassium, magnesium and iron.

bipverb

To make or cause to make a short beeping or blipping sound.

bipartisanadj

Relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties.

bipartisanshipnoun

In the context of a two-party system, especially in the United States, cooperation between the competing political parties; governing in a bipartisan manner.

bipartiteadj

Having two parts (two principal or main parts).

bipednoun

An animal, being, or construction that goes about on two feet (or two legs).

bipedaladj

Having two feet or two legs; biped.

biplaneadj

Composed of, or relating to, two planes (flat surfaces extending infinitely in all directions).

bipodnoun

A two-legged stand.

bipolaradj

Involving or having both extremes or poles at the same time.

Birname

A surname from Punjabi.

biracialadj

Of or pertaining to two races.

birchnoun

Any of various trees of the genus Betula, native to countries in the Northern Hemisphere.

Birchallname

A surname from Old English.

birchwoodnoun

A wood largely populated with birch trees (Betula spp.).

birdnoun

An animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, having a beaked mouth, and laying eggs.

birdcagenoun

A cage to keep pet or zoological specimen birds in.

birdhousenoun

A small house for birds; a nest box.

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