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biotechnology
bi·o·tech·nol·o·gy [ b ō tek nólləjee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. practical use of biological processes: the use of biological processes in industrial production. Early examples of biotechnology include the making of cheese, wine, and beer, while later developments include vaccine and insulin production.
2. biology 
Same as  molecular biology

bi·o·tech·no·log·i·cal [ b ō teknə lójjik'l ] adjective
bi·o·tech·no·log·i·cal·ly [ b ō teknə lójjiklee ] adverb
bi·o·tech·nol·o·gist [ b ō tek nólləjist ] noun
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