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
Examples of biotechnology in a Sentence
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Illumina is getting a new chief financial officer, the latest major leadership change within the past 12 months for the San Diego biotechnology company.
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Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
This division coordinates the development of fundamental photonics and spectroscopy components alongside electronics, providing essential elements to producers of analytical devices, particularly in the dynamic sectors of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemistry.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Biotechnology and Digital Health: The convergence of biotechnology, genomics, and digital health will revolutionize healthcare.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Both aim to dominate the twenty-first-century economy, which means gaining the upper hand in computing technologies, biotechnology, and clean energy.
—Jami Miscik, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024
Human Augmentation and Bioinformatics: Advancements in biotechnology, bioinformatics, and human augmentation technologies are enabling breakthroughs in personalized medicine, genetic engineering, and health monitoring.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
In addition to pursuing green energy, Germany—along with the rest of Europe—should build its capacity in biotechnology, quantum computing, and other emerging fields.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2024
Chinese biotechnology companies, the thinking goes, could threaten national security by giving the Chinese government access to the genetic and health information of Americans.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 29 Feb. 2024
And, quite frankly, this is biotechnology’s biggest failure.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024
Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
This division coordinates the development of fundamental photonics and spectroscopy components alongside electronics, providing essential elements to producers of analytical devices, particularly in the dynamic sectors of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemistry.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Biotechnology and Digital Health: The convergence of biotechnology, genomics, and digital health will revolutionize healthcare.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Both aim to dominate the twenty-first-century economy, which means gaining the upper hand in computing technologies, biotechnology, and clean energy.
—Jami Miscik, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024
Human Augmentation and Bioinformatics: Advancements in biotechnology, bioinformatics, and human augmentation technologies are enabling breakthroughs in personalized medicine, genetic engineering, and health monitoring.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
In addition to pursuing green energy, Germany—along with the rest of Europe—should build its capacity in biotechnology, quantum computing, and other emerging fields.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2024
Chinese biotechnology companies, the thinking goes, could threaten national security by giving the Chinese government access to the genetic and health information of Americans.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 29 Feb. 2024
And, quite frankly, this is biotechnology’s biggest failure.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024
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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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