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life science
noun
: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
life scientist
noun
Examples of life science in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
These lesson are usually taught by 7th grade life science teachers and high school biology teachers.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024
In a similar vein, Mitch Guss has had a 30-year career as a General Counsel for a number of major global chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and life science companies.
—Janet Markoff, Fortune, 18 May 2024
As for future tenants, the group hopes that the relatively new entrants in the life science and healthcare space, such as Genomics England and Barts Health NHS Trust will cement its position for the years to come.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024
Biotech and life science companies are investigating the use of generative AI for drug discovery by predicting drug interactions and discovering biomarkers.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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Would incentivizing robust screening increase costs or compromise privacy?
—Kevin M. Esvelt, STAT, 8 May 2024
Mathieu Malherbe of France’s Institute of Cognitive Sciences Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2024
There are a number of ways to accomplish this goal:
Eliminate the burden of facilities and administrative costs by petitioning the federal government and the life sciences industry to include the total costs of research in grant systems.
—Ravi Thadhani, STAT, 26 Apr. 2024
The institute, which is funded by federal and state governments, is dedicated to furthering research in the natural sciences, life sciences, and humanities.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near life science
Cite this Entry
“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
life science
noun
: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living things and life processes
—usually used in plural
Medical Definition
life science
noun
: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
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