life science

noun

: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes

—usually used in plural

life scientist noun

Examples of life science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Boston might have bragging rights to being a hub of higher education, life science, and even its parks. —Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025

In the life sciences realm, the company is analyzing molecular and clinical data with the help of artificial intelligence to facilitate drug research and development. —Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025

Lynard has more than 20 years of global leadership experience in the life sciences industry. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025

Markham, an award-winning municipality with over 370,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in the York Region, is home to over 650 corporate head offices and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. —Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life science

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience

Kids Definition

life science

noun

: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living things and life processes

—usually used in plural

Medical Definition

life science

noun

: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes

—usually used in plural