Meaning & use

biology

noun·Academic

The scientific study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, and evolution.

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In biology class, we dissected a frog to study its internal organs.

Her passion for biology led her to pursue a career in marine research.

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Biology is a broad academic discipline with subfields such as genetics, ecology, and microbiology.

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