biochemistry

[ bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree ]

noun
  1. the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.

  2. the chemistry of living matter.

Origin of biochemistry

1
First recorded in 1880–85; bio- + chemistry

Other words from biochemistry

  • bi·o·chem·i·cal [bahy-oh-kem-i-kuhl], /ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective, noun
  • bi·o·chem·ic, adjective
  • bi·o·chem·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry

/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /


noun
  1. the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms

Derived forms of biochemistry

  • biochemical, adjective
  • biochemically, adverb
  • biochemist, noun

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Scientific definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry

[ bī′ō-kĕmĭ-strē ]


  1. 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 definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry

The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule) found in living systems.

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