bioinorganic

[ bahy-oh-in-awr-gan-ik ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˌɪn ɔrˈgæn ɪk /

adjective Biochemistry.

pertaining to the biological activity of metal complexes and nonmetal compounds based on elements other than carbon (contrasted with bioorganic).

Origin of bioinorganic

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + inorganic