astrobiology
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noun \ˌas-trō-(ˌ)bī-ˈä-lə-jē\Definition of ASTROBIOLOGY
— as·tro·bi·ol·o·gist \-(ˌ)bī-ˈä-lə-jist\ noun
First Known Use of ASTROBIOLOGY
1955
as·tro·bi·ol·o·gy
noun \-(ˌ)bī-ˈäl-ə-jē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; as·tro·bi·ol·o·gies
Medical Definition of ASTROBIOLOGY
astrobiology
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)multidisciplinary field dealing with the nature and existence of and search for extraterrestrial life (life beyond Earth). Astrobiology encompasses areas of biology, astronomy, and geology. The principal areas of astrobiology research can be classified as (1) understanding the conditions under which life can arise, (2) looking for habitable worlds, and (3) searching for evidence of life.
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