# lab lit

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. a genre of fiction, distinct from science fiction, that centers on realistic portrayals of scientists and science as a profession.

## Etymology
Coined by Jennifer Rohn in 2005.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lab-lit