bioscience

noun

bio·sci·ence ˌbī-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s

: biology sense 1

also : life science

bioscientific

ˌbī-ō-ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik

adjective

bioscientist

ˌbī-ō-ˈsī-ən-tist

noun

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Another way Colangelo intends to rely on more AI usage involves the integration of a biosciences and diagnostics solutions business that Waters bought from medical technology firm Becton Dickinson. — John Kell, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 The center includes space for ConnCAT’s job training and youth development programs, including a recording studio, computer lab, along with work spaces for its culinary, phlebotomy and bioscience programs. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 Manufacturing, bioscience, insurance, finance and technology businesses can qualify for tax credits and sales tax refunds to offset the costs of modernizing or expanding facilities in Iowa, according to the IEDA. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 18 Sep. 2026 Stifel initiates Korsana Biosciences as buy Stifel said the biosciences company has plenty more room to run. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bioscience

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First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bioscience was in 1941

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bioscience

noun

bio·sci·ence ˈbī-ō-ˌsī-ən(t)s

: biology

also : life science

bioscientific

ˌbī-ō-ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik

adjective

bioscientist

ˈbī-ō-ˌsī-ənt-əst

noun

bioscience

noun

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