biochemistry

[ bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ə stri /

noun

the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.
the chemistry of living matter.

Origin of biochemistry

First recorded in 1880–85; bio- + chemistry

OTHER WORDS FROM biochemistry

bi·o·chem·i·cal [bahy-oh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective, noun bi·o·chem·ic, adjective bi·o·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb bi·o·chem·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry
/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /

noun

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

Derived forms of biochemistry

biochemical, adjective biochemically, adverb biochemist, noun

Medical definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry
[ bī′ō-kĕmĭ-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.

Other words from biochemistry

bi′o•chemi•cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.

Scientific definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry
[ bī′ō-kĕmĭ-strē ]

The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms.

Cultural definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry

The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule) found in living systems.