biotechnology

noun
/ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/UK

Etymology

From bio- + technology.

  1. learned borrowing from τεχνολογία
  2. prefixed as biotechnology — “bio + technology

Definitions

  1. The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural,…

    The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.

    • Japan's strength lies in more traditional biotechnology such as fermentation.
    • Moreover, Arnhart points out that both the proponents and critics of biotechnology are compelled to appeal to our natural moral sense.
  2. The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life…

    The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.

    • It therefore follows that we need to ensure that the conception, development, dissemination and application of biotechnologies are held to ethical democratic standars which ensure gender equality.
  3. genetic engineering

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for biotechnology. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA