biochemical
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biochemistry (ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms | |
| biochemical | |
| —adj | |
| bio'chemically | |
| —adv | |
| bio'chemist | |
| —n | |
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| biochemistry (ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) | |
| —n | |
| the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms | |
| biochemical | |
| —adj | |
| bio'chemically | |
| —adv | |
| bio'chemist | |
| —n | |
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Medical Dictionary
biochemistry bi·o·chem·is·try (bī'ō-kěm'ĭ-strē)
n.
The study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms.
The chemical composition of a particular living system or biological substance.
bi'o·chem'i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.
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Science Dictionary
biochemistry  (bī'ō-kěm'ĭ-strē) Pronunciation Key
The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms. |
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Cultural Dictionary
biochemistry definition
The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules found in living systems.
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Example sentences
The injected biochemical agent removes wrinkles by temporarily freezing the underlying expressive muscles.
Scientists have long wondered if there might not be a more compelling biochemical explanation for the drinking puzzle.
New studies reveal how cells exploit biochemical randomness.
These might provide the necessary biochemical link between starving and living longer.
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