biologist

1 of 2

noun

: a specialist in biology

biology

2 of 2

noun

plural biologies
1
: a branch of science that deals with living organisms and vital processes
2
a
: the plant and animal life of a region or environment
b
: the laws and phenomena relating to an organism or group
3
: a treatise on biology

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“Biologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/biologist. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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