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life science

noun
|Updated on: 1 Aug 2018

Definition of life science

: 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
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First Known Use of life science

1941

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LIFE SCIENCE Defined for English Language Learners

life science

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Definition of life science for English Language Learners

  • : an area of science that deals with living things and life processes

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life science

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medical Definition of life science

: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes —usually used in plural

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