Biotechnology

Quick meaning: Biotechnology is a noun meaning The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

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.

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.

The developments in biotechnology, particularly with the basic understanding of genetics, immunology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering and molecular biology, have paved the way for major biotechnology products and processes and have provided tools to the manufacturing and service industry.

Word Forms

• biotechnologies

Synonyms for biotechnology

Depending on context, synonyms include ergonomics, bioengineering.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bioengineering, ergonomics, biotech, biological, biology, biosafety.

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