bio-, bi-, -bia, -bial, -bian, -bion, -biont, -bius, -biosis, -bium, -biotic, -biotical
(Greek: life; living, live, alive)
Don’t confuse this element with another bi- which means "two".
The most important things in life are not things.
biociation
A climax community of a biome that is distinguished primarily by its dominant animal members.
biocide, biocidal
1. Destructive of life; particularly pertaining to microorganisms.
2. A chemical toxic or other lethal process that kills or destroys living organisms; such as, a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
2. A chemical toxic or other lethal process that kills or destroys living organisms; such as, a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
bioclast (s), bioclasts (pl) (noun forms)
1. A fossil fragment or multiple fragments.
2. Skeletal fragments of marine or land organisms that are found in sedimentary rocks existing in a marine environment; especially, limestone varieties
2. Skeletal fragments of marine or land organisms that are found in sedimentary rocks existing in a marine environment; especially, limestone varieties
bioclean
Free, or almost free, from harmful microorganisms or living organisms in general.
bioclimatic
1. Relating to the relationship between climate and living organisms, or to the study of bioclimatology.
2. Referring to the effects of climate on living organisms.
2. Referring to the effects of climate on living organisms.
bioclimatics
The effects of climate on living organisms.
bioclimatological
bioclimatologist
An individual skilled in bioclimatology.
bioclimatology
1. The study of climate in relation to living organisms and especially to human health.
2. The science of the relationship of climatic factors to the distribution, numbers, and types of living organisms (fauna and flora) of conditions of the natural environment (rainfall, daylight, temperature, humidity, air movement) prevailing in specific regions of the earth; an aspect of ecology.
2. The science of the relationship of climatic factors to the distribution, numbers, and types of living organisms (fauna and flora) of conditions of the natural environment (rainfall, daylight, temperature, humidity, air movement) prevailing in specific regions of the earth; an aspect of ecology.
biocoen
The sum total of the living components of an environment.
biocoenology, biocenology
1. The study of the associations of organisms that form biotic communities.
2. The qualitative and quantitative study of communities of organisms.
2. The qualitative and quantitative study of communities of organisms.
biocoenosis, biocenosis, biocoenosis, biocenosis, biocoenose, biocenose
1. An assemblage of species living in a particular biotope (biotic community).
2. An ecological unit comprising both plant and animal populations of a habitat or the organisms comprising a biological community.
3. A self-sufficient community of naturally occurring organisms occupying and interacting within a specific biotic community.
2. An ecological unit comprising both plant and animal populations of a habitat or the organisms comprising a biological community.
3. A self-sufficient community of naturally occurring organisms occupying and interacting within a specific biotic community.
biocompatibility
biocompatible
1. The compatibility of a donated organ or artificial limb with the living tissue into which it is implanted or with which it is brought into contact. Incompatibility leads to toxic reactions or immunological rejection.
2. Being harmonious with life; that is, not having toxic or injurious effects on biological functions.
3. The capability of coexistence with living tissues or organisms without causing harm: "Artificial joint adhesives must have biocompatibility with bone and muscle or they will result in sever damage."
2. Being harmonious with life; that is, not having toxic or injurious effects on biological functions.
3. The capability of coexistence with living tissues or organisms without causing harm: "Artificial joint adhesives must have biocompatibility with bone and muscle or they will result in sever damage."
A very fast computer made from biochemical substances instead of conventional materials.
Its calculations are performed using biological processes instead of semiconductor technology.
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