biochemistry

noun

bio·​chem·​is·​try ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mə-strē How to pronounce biochemistry (audio)
1
: chemistry that deals with the chemical compounds and processes occurring in organisms
2
: the chemical characteristics and reactions of a particular living organism or biological substance
biochemist noun

Examples of biochemistry in a Sentence

advances in the field of biochemistry
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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of biochemistry was in 1848

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“Biochemistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biochemistry. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

biochemistry

noun
bio·​chem·​is·​try ˌbī-ō-ˈkem-ə-strē How to pronounce biochemistry (audio)
: chemistry that deals with the chemical compounds and processes occurring in living things
biochemical
-ˈkem-i-kəl
adjective
biochemically
-i-k(ə-)lē
adverb
biochemist noun

Medical Definition

biochemistry

noun
bio·​chem·​is·​try -ˈkem-ə-strē How to pronounce biochemistry (audio)
plural biochemistries
1
: chemistry that deals with the chemical compounds and processes occurring in organisms
2
: the chemical characteristics and reactions of a particular living organism or biological substance
a change in the patient's biochemistry accompanied her psychological depression

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