bioscience

noun

bio·​sci·​ence ˌbī-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s How to pronounce bioscience (audio)
bioscientific adjective
bioscientist noun

Examples of bioscience in a Sentence

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One of the most exciting areas of the AI boom is the technology’s use in biosciences. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Bashor is an assistant professor of bioengineering and biosciences at Rice and deputy director of the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026 Becton Dickinson, which was targeted by activist investor Starboard earlier this year, announced in July that lab equipment maker Waters will buy a spin off of its bioscience and diagnostics unit . Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025 Other big stories ➤ Growing bioscience in Arizona hasn't been easy, but advocates say it's been worth the investment. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bioscience

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First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bioscience was in 1941

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“Bioscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioscience. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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bioscience

noun
bio·​sci·​ence ˈbī-ō-ˌsī-ən(t)s How to pronounce bioscience (audio)
bioscientific adjective
bioscientist noun

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