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binomial coefficient
binomial distribution
binomial nomenclature
binomial theorem
bint
binturong
binucleate
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bio-break
bio grab
bioaccumulation
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bioastronomy
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bio-

bio-


prefix 
Definition:
 
1. biology life, biology
bioengineering
biography
biochemistry

2. biological warfare
bioweapon

3. involving the use of biological or chemical weapons
bioterrorism

[< Greek bios "life, way of living" < Indo-European, "to live"]
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