life science

noun

|Updated on: 6 Jun 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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Women enter the life sciences in equal numbers as men, and women aspire to the corner office or serve in the boardroom at similar rates as male peers.

— shirley leung, BostonGlobe.com, "At biotech’s biggest showcase, the lineup is light on female speakers," 31 May 2018
As part of its proposal, Calpers is considering a platform focused on late-stage startups in technology, life sciences and health care, an area where heated competition is sending the prices of deals skyrocketing.

— dawn lim, WSJ, "Calpers Considers Following Buffett’s Way," 17 May 2018
In 2013, the life sciences got preprinty too, when Cold Spring Harbor Lab started hosting the BioRxiv.

— adam rogers, WIRED, "Scientists Are Subverting Formal Publication. Well, Some of Them.," 16 May 2018
The consulate's strategy is also to become involved in health and life sciences, waste management, and automation and robotics.

— andrea rumbaugh, Houston Chronicle, "Denmark opens Consulate General in Houston," 7 May 2018
Patrick is now a manager in financial due diligence and Katie is a senior associate in pharmaceuticals and life sciences at KPMG.

— m.a.c. lynch, courant.com, "Love Story: He Pops The Question, She Shakes Her Head — Then Says 'Yes!'," 15 Apr. 2018
Physical science, life science, and earth and space sciences are assessed.

— trisha powell crain, AL.com, "Alabama's national test scores still low, but not last," 10 Apr. 2018
San Diego’s life sciences sector has a tremendous advantage over Los Angeles, according to two Los Angeles area investors.

— bradley j. fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "LA investor says region can't match San Diego's biotech prowess," 2 Mar. 2018
In January 2017, MassBIO got 100 life science leaders to sign a pledge to gender diversity.

— shirley leung, BostonGlobe.com, "Let’s make the ‘manel’ — the all-too-common all-male panel — extinct," 17 May 2018

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

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