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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Indeed, the entire world is a better, safer, healthier and more prosperous place when the United States leads in biotechnology.
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Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In a lab tucked away in southern California, scientists at Debut Biotech are testing molecules using advanced biotechnology to create new skincare formulations.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The statement is a product of the Future of Life Institute, a nonprofit group that works on large-scale risks such as nuclear weapons, biotechnology and AI.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The 40-plus-year-old French brand is at the forefront of key trends in skin care: personalization, biotechnology, innovation and a novel approach to retail.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
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Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In a lab tucked away in southern California, scientists at Debut Biotech are testing molecules using advanced biotechnology to create new skincare formulations.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The statement is a product of the Future of Life Institute, a nonprofit group that works on large-scale risks such as nuclear weapons, biotechnology and AI.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The 40-plus-year-old French brand is at the forefront of key trends in skin care: personalization, biotechnology, innovation and a novel approach to retail.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Biotechnology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biotechnology. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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