biotechnology
noun
bio·tech·nol·o·gy
ˌbī-ō-tek-ˈnä-lə-jē 
1
: the manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (such as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals)
also
: any of various applications of biological science used in such manipulation
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Xi has been less directly linked to longevity projects, but Beijing has positioned biotechnology as a central pillar of China’s economic and strategic growth.
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The endeavor was not only a fascinating research challenge, but could be used to improve biotechnology and medicine.
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The researchers have licensed their technology as a first step toward commercialization for food preservation applications as well as medical shipping and biotechnology.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Then, restore your glow and hydration with a facial by BIOEFFECT, a renowned Icelandic skincare brand that harnesses the power of biotechnology and pure Icelandic water.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The endeavor was not only a fascinating research challenge, but could be used to improve biotechnology and medicine.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
The researchers have licensed their technology as a first step toward commercialization for food preservation applications as well as medical shipping and biotechnology.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Biotechnology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biotechnology. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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biotechnology
noun
bio·tech·nol·o·gy
ˌbī-ō-tek-ˈnäl-ə-jē
: the manipulation (as by changing genetic material) of living things to produce useful products (as crops resistant to disease)
Medical Definition
biotechnology
noun
bio·tech·nol·o·gy
-tek-ˈnäl-ə-jē
plural biotechnologies
1
: the manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals)
also
: any of various applications of biological science used in such manipulation
2
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