noun
biochemistry
beye-oh-KEH-mihst-ree
noun
1
The branch of science dealing with the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
"She majored in biochemistry before going to medical school."
2
The particular chemical makeup or processes of a specific organism or system.
"Every person's biochemistry responds a little differently to the same medication."
How to Use Biochemistry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of the chemical reactions that keep living things alive — or, informally, a person's internal chemical makeup.
Word Forms
biochemistries plural
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Etymology
Built from "bio-" (life) plus "chemistry."