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[bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree]

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noun

the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.

the chemistry of living matter.

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Origin:
1880–85; bio- + chemistry

Related forms

bi·o·chem·i·cal

[bahy-oh-kem-i-kuhl] , adjective, noun

bi·o·chem·ic, adjective

bi·o·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb

bi·o·chem·ist, noun

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biochemistry (ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ)

—n
	the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms

biochemical

—*adj*

bio'chemically

—*adv*

bio'chemist

—n

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Word Origin & History

biochemistry

1881, from bio- + chemistry. Related: Biochemist (1897).

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Medical Dictionary

biochemistry bi·o·chem·is·try (bī'ō-kěm'ĭ-strē)
n.

The study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms.
The chemical composition of a particular living system or biological substance.

bi'o·chem'i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.

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Science Dictionary

biochemistry

(bī'ō-kěm'ĭ-strē) Pronunciation Key
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 Dictionary

biochemistry definition

The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules found in living systems.

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