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biology
/baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒi/
[/baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒi/]
study of living things
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The scientific study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, and evolution.
Example
Marine biology helps scientists understand how warming oceans affect fish and coral reef ecosystems.
Marine biology helps scientists understand how warming oceans affect fish and coral reef ecosystems.
Etymology
Coined around 1800 from Greek 'bios' (life) and '-logia' (study of).
How & Where It’s Used
Includes fields such as botany, zoology, genetics, and ecology.