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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