noun
biotechnology
Biotechnology (noun) means the use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
noun
1
The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
2
The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.
3
genetic engineering
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What is the meaning of biotechnology?
"biotechnology" (noun) means the use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
What are the different meanings of biotechnology?
"biotechnology" has 3 main meanings: 1. The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications; 2. The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences; 3. genetic engineering.