Words With the Root "bio-"

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19 Words

1 bio (informal) A short written account of a person's life or background, especially online.
2 biochemical Relating to biochemistry, or to chemical processes that occur inside living organisms.
3 biochemist A scientist who specialises in biochemistry.
4 biochemistry The branch of science dealing with the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
5 biodegradable Capable of breaking down naturally through the action of bacteria or other living organisms.
6 biodiversity The variety of plant and animal life found in a particular habitat or across the planet.
7 biographer Someone who writes an account of another person's life.
8 biography A written account of a person's life, usually published as a book.
9 biohazard A biological substance, such as bacteria, a virus, or human waste, that poses a risk to health.
10 biological Relating to biology or to living organisms and their processes.
11 biologically In a way that relates to biology or to the natural functioning of living organisms.
12 biologist A scientist who studies living organisms.
13 biology The scientific study of living organisms and life processes.
14 biometric Relating to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioural traits, used especially for identif...
15 biometrics The automated measurement and use of a person's physical or behavioural traits — such as fingerprints, iris pa...
16 bionic Having body parts enhanced or replaced with electronic or mechanical components.
17 biopsy A medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from the body to be examined for disease.
18 biosphere The zone of the Earth's surface, water, and atmosphere where life exists.
19 biotech Biotechnology, the use of living organisms or biological processes to develop products, especially in medicine...