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life science

American  

noun

  1. any science that deals with living organisms, their life processes, and their interrelationships, as biology, medicine, or ecology.


life science British  

noun

  1. any one of the branches of science concerned with the structure and behaviour of living organisms, such as biology, botany, zoology, physiology, or biochemistry Compare physical science See also social science

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life science Scientific  
  1. Any of several branches of science, such as biology, medicine, and ecology, that study the structural and functional organization of living organisms and their relationships to each other and the environment.

  2. Compare physical science


Other Word Forms

  • life scientist noun

Etymology

Origin of life science

First recorded in 1940–45

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The project highlights the university's focus on interdisciplinary health innovation, bringing together experts in engineering, mathematics, and life sciences to translate scientific discoveries into real-world medical solutions.

From Science Daily

Danaher is a maker of tools and equipment for the biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostic industries.

From Barron's

Danaher, with a market value of over $150 billion, makes a range of products used for advances in biotechnology, life sciences and diagnostics.

From The Wall Street Journal

It helps customers in healthcare, life sciences, and research with tools and solutions for everything from diagnostics to drug development.

From Barron's

In July last year, the government agreed to invest £520m into life sciences manufacturing but Kolia argued more focus is needed on revamping the supply chain.

From BBC