biochemistry
noun
bio·chem·is·try
ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mə-strē 
1
: chemistry that deals with the chemical compounds and processes occurring in organisms
2
: the chemical characteristics and reactions of a particular living organism or biological substance
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But the biochemistry of Andeans has evolved to efficiently metabolize this notoriously toxic substance.
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Before achieving notoriety as the Liver King, Johnson studied biochemistry and worked in the pharmaceutical and supplement sectors.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Jaime, a mechanic with UPS, and Laura, now retired from working for a University of California San Diego biochemistry professor, live there with Frida, their sweet pit bull/lab mix.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Moreover, Turing was not an expert in biochemistry.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2025
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Before achieving notoriety as the Liver King, Johnson studied biochemistry and worked in the pharmaceutical and supplement sectors.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Jaime, a mechanic with UPS, and Laura, now retired from working for a University of California San Diego biochemistry professor, live there with Frida, their sweet pit bull/lab mix.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Moreover, Turing was not an expert in biochemistry.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Biochemistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biochemistry. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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biochemistry
noun
bio·chem·is·try
ˌbī-ō-ˈkem-ə-strē
: chemistry that deals with the chemical compounds and processes occurring in living things
Medical Definition
biochemistry
noun
bio·chem·is·try
-ˈkem-ə-strē
plural biochemistries
1
: chemistry that deals with the chemical compounds and processes occurring in organisms
2
: the chemical characteristics and reactions of a particular living organism or biological substance
a change in the patient's biochemistry accompanied her psychological depression
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