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 plural

life scientist noun

Examples of life science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Data Criticality Is Essential Many life sciences organizations treat clinical data management as a quiet backend task, but data governance drives AI reliability. — Anshima Raj, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Denmark hopes to foster a closer relationship with Florida, Sorensen said, because the two are strongholds in life sciences and maritime industries. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

The Company Grew Around Repurposing Executive chairman Paul Michaels brought decades of life sciences experience to Curative Biotechnology, including work involving drug repurposing, cross-border licensing, and pharmaceutical development. — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Veeva, which is focused on the life sciences industry, also bounced back alongside the broader software group after fears that AI would disrupt its business proved overblown. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 31 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