biochemical

adjective

bio·​chem·​i·​cal ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-kəl How to pronounce biochemical (audio)
1
: of or relating to biochemistry
2
: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms
a biochemical defect in the brain
biochemical noun
biochemically adverb

Examples of biochemical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Thus, biomarkers in a blood sample can represent a snapshot of the current biochemical state of your body, and analyzing them can provide information about various aspects of your health. Brad Reisfeld, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 For students who want an introduction to research and how to use online tools to analyze biochemical data, these virtual classes could be a great option. Kristen Moon, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024 There are many genetic test types, including single gene testing, panel tests, whole exome/genome sequencing, chromosomal tests, gene expression, and biochemical tests. Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 The biochemical shock made my emotional upset much, much worse. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024 The apparatus is used by air crews to protect against biochemical attacks. David Frese, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 These communities can perform biochemical functions that no single species can do on its own. Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 17 Jan. 2024 Recently, a set of papers documented a new biochemical pathway that regulates aging, one based on signals passed between mitochondria, the organelles best known as the powerhouse of the cell. Quanta Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024 That gap could be neatly explained if the earlier eukaryotes were using Bloch's biochemical intermediates. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 9 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of biochemical was in 1836

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“Biochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biochemical. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

biochemical

adjective
bio·​chem·​i·​cal -ˈkem-i-kəl How to pronounce biochemical (audio)
1
: of or relating to biochemistry
2
: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms
biochemical abnormalities
biochemical processes
biochemical noun
biochemically adverb

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