biochemistry

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism; the study of such chemistry.

   My aunt has a degree in biochemistry.

2. 2
   noun

   The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism.

   The biochemistries of fungal and bacterial cells are quite distinct.

3. 3
   noun

   The biochemical activity associated with a particular chemical or condition.

   Our study compared the biochemistries of epilepsy and Parkinson's.

4. 4
   noun

   the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms

Etymology

From bio- + chemistry.