OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 24056

biotechnology

/ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
biotecnología
The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
Japan's strength lies in more traditional biotechnology such as fermentation.
The developments in biotechnology, particularly with the basic understanding of genetics, immunology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering and molecular biology, have paved the wa…
biotecnología
The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.
2008, Yutaka Tanaka, Attitude toward Bioethics and Acceptance of Biotechnology, William G. Flynne (editor), Biotechnology and Bioengineering, page 175, The result of study 3 sugges…
Agricultural biotechnology comprises a collection of scientific techniques, including genetic engineering, that are used to modify and improve plants, animals and microorganisms fo…
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