biotechnology

Meanings

Plural: biotechnologies

Noun

• the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
  • "biotechnology produced genetically altered bacteria that solved the problem"
• the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
• The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
• The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.
• genetic engineering

Synonyms

bioengineering, biotech, ergonomics

Related Words

bioengineering, biomimetics, biomodification, bionics, genetic engineering