Bioinformatics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌbaɪəʊˌɪnfəˈmætɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bioinformatics is a noun meaning (biology, computer science) A field of science in which biology, computer science, and information technology merge into a single discipline to analyse biological information using computers and statistical techniques.
Meaning
(biology, computer science) A field of science in which biology, computer science, and information technology merge into a single discipline to analyse biological information using computers and statistical techniques.
Example Sentences
The reason, according to bioinformatics researcher Bastian Greshake Tzovaras, one of the founders of the project, is the dissolution of genetic testing biz 23andMe and the potential weaponization of genetic data by authoritarian regimes.
Word Forms
- bio-informatics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bio-informatics, biocomputing, biocomputer, bioinformation, bioconformatics, bioforensics.
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