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

McCready characterized the current oversupply situation as a combination of unprecedented construction combined with a fundamental change in how life sciences companies are using real estate. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026

From breakthrough cancer therapies to the first mRNA vaccines, our life sciences ecosystem is the envy of the world. —Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026

The group’s members are appointed by state leaders, serve for four-year terms and are expected to foster connections with Irish leaders and companies, particularly in fields like the life sciences, technology and financial services. —P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026

Cochrane reviews have a reputation in the medical and life sciences fields as a gold-standard, independent analysis of the evidence for and against specific health interventions or treatments. —Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026

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