biotechnology

B2 Topic:Biology & Genetics

US /ˌbaɪoʊˌtɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/ UK /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

noun
The use of living things, such as cells or bacteria, to make medicines, foods, and other useful products.

Advances in biotechnology have led to new cancer treatments.
2

noun
The scientific methods, including genetic engineering, used to change and improve living organisms.

Modern biotechnology can make crops more resistant to disease.

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Synonyms

1 noun · the use of living things,... biotech

Word family

Forms biotechnologies

Derived forms agribiotechnologyagrobiotechnologybiotechbiotechnologicalcryobiotechnologynanobiotechnologyphotobiotechnologyprebiotechnology

Related forms bioengineeringbiomimeticsbiomodificationbionics

Etymology

From bio- + technology.

Topics

Biology & Genetics Actions & Processes

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