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biochemistry

[ bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree ]

noun

  1. the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.
  2. the chemistry of living matter.


biochemistry

/ ˌɪəʊˈɛɪٰɪ /

noun

  1. the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

biochemistry

  1. The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms.

biochemistry

  1. The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule ) found in living systems.
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈ𳾾, adverb
  • ˌˈ𳾾, noun
  • ˌˈ𳾾, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ···· [bahy-oh-, kem, -i-k, uh, l], adjective noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of biochemistry1

First recorded in 1880–85; bio- + chemistry
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On top of that, Hu, a biochemistry major, is studying for final exams next week.

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Research on the ISS has shown that the biochemistry of astronauts' bodies changes during long duration space missions: their hormone balance and iron levels alter, and they we lose calcium from their bones.

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"In this research, we used genetic, biochemistry and medical questionnaire data on more than 500,000 individuals making it one of the biggest studies reported on the effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy."

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“Your genetics actually plays a role in this increased risk of developing future heart attacks and stroke,” said James Hilser, a Keck doctoral candidate in biochemistry and molecular medicine who helped write the paper.

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Jane Perry said her son Owen was excited to start his biochemistry degree and move from their family home in Norwich - but now he is "disappointed and upset".

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