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bioinorganic

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bi⋅o⋅in⋅or⋅gan⋅ic

  [bahy-oh-in-awr-gan-ik]
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–adjective Biochemistry.
pertaining to the biological activity of metal complexes and nonmetal compounds based on elements other than carbon (contrasted with bioorganic ).
Origin:
1970–75; bio- + inorganic
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bi·o·in·or·gan·ic   (bī'ō-ĭn'ôr-gān'ĭk)   
adj.  Of or having to do with inorganic compounds and their role in biochemical processes.
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Main Entry: bio·in·or·gan·ic
Pronunciation: -"in-or-'gan-ik
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or concerned with theapplication of inorganic chemistry and its techniques (as nuclear magnetic resonance) to the study of biological processes and substances (as metalloproteins) in which inorganic substances areimportant constituents or play important roles
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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