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

At the same time, advances in genetics, biomarker analysis, life sciences, and molecular biology have contributed to a broader understanding of how the human body functions. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Within OpenAI, there are rising female execs one level below the top like Ashley Alexander, who leads consumer verticals, and Joy Jiao, who was just elevated under Brockman as head of life sciences. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Solving real-world problems in healthcare, life sciences and related fields with AI. — David Talby, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Mizuho upgrades Idex to outperform from neutral Mizuho sees improving growth for the life sciences and fire safety company. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 Aug. 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