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   Bi·ol·o·gy

   /bīˈäləjē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution.
   • ▪ the plants and animals of a particular area: "the biology of Chesapeake Bay"
   • ▪ the physiology, behavior, and other qualities of a particular organism or class of organisms: "human biology"

   Word Origin late 17th century (in the sense ‘biography’): from Greek bios ‘life’ + -logy. The sense ‘the study of living organisms’ dates from the late 18th century and is based on Latin.

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2. www.biologyonline.com › dictionary › biologyBiology - Definition & Meaning, Examples, Branches and Principles

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   May 26, 2022 · Biology is the study of all living things. From top left to bottom right: archaeon, bacterium, protist, fungus, plant, and animal. The term biology comes from the Greek βίος ( bios ), meaning “life” and from the Greek λογία ( logia ), meaning “study of”. Abbreviation: biol. Synonyms: biological science; life science.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › biologyBIOLOGY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior. the living organisms of a region: the biology of Pennsylvania. the biological phenomena characteristic of an organism or a group of organisms:

4. www.livescience.com › 44549-what-is-biologyWhat Is Biology? | Live Science

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   Feb 2, 2022 · Bibliography. Biology is the study of life. The word "biology" is derived from the Greek words "bios" (meaning life) and "logos" (meaning "study"). In general, biologists study the structure,...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › biologyBIOLOGY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BIOLOGY meaning: 1. the scientific study of the natural processes of living things: 2. the scientific study of the…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBIOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BIOLOGY definition: 1. the scientific study of the natural processes of living things: 2. the scientific study of the…. Learn more.

7. www.khanacademy.org › science › biologyBiology overview (video) | Intro to biology | Khan Academy

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   Welcome to biology! Biology overview. Google Classroom. About. Transcript. Biology at Khan Academy explores life in all its forms, from humans to bacteria and how living things convert energy, grow, and reproduce. The course covers key biological molecules, the role of DNA, and the complexity of cells.

8. www.khanacademy.org › science › biologyIntro to biology | Biology library | Science | Khan Academy

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   Welcome to biology! Biologists study life at many scales, from individual cells to organisms to the entire biosphere (planet Earth). Jump in to learn more about the key themes of biology and the properties of living things.