biochemistry
noun
bio·chem·is·try
ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mə-strē 
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
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
In addition to his administrative duties, Tabak also continued to lead a team within the NIH publishing biochemistry research.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2025
As a result of the move, an eye-catching science building has sprouted and is being used as a hub to train students in chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, wildfire research and machine learning to aid medical treatments.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Salinas studied biochemistry and became a scientist.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Biochemistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biochemistry. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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biochemistry
noun
bio·chem·is·try
ˌbī-ō-ˈkem-ə-strē
: chemistry that deals with the chemical compounds and processes occurring in living things
Medical Definition
biochemistry
noun
bio·chem·is·try
-ˈkem-ə-strē
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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