biotechnology
noun
bio·tech·nol·o·gy
ˌbī-ō-tek-ˈnä-lə-jē 
1
: the manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (such as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals)
also
: any of various applications of biological science used in such manipulation
Examples of biotechnology in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In the photo, the two men are grinning widely: the CEO of WuXi Biologics and the incoming CEO of the biotechnology industry’s largest trade group.
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John Wilkerson, STAT, 18 Apr. 2024
Relying on other countries for key components in biotechnology presents enormous economic and national security risks.
—Eric Schmidt, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Using the current export controls on advanced semiconductors as a model, the Department of Commerce should reduce the flow of critical technology to China by introducing similar export bans on other key areas of U.S. innovation, such as quantum computing and biotechnology.
—Matt Pottinger, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2024
At Drexel University, Swanson earned a bachelor’s degree in bioscience and biotechnology, as well as a master’s degree in computer science.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
The internal investigation found that a trip Dr. Qiu made to Beijing in 2018 was paid for by a Chinese biotechnology company.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Illumina is getting a new chief financial officer, the latest major leadership change within the past 12 months for the San Diego biotechnology company.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
This division coordinates the development of fundamental photonics and spectroscopy components alongside electronics, providing essential elements to producers of analytical devices, particularly in the dynamic sectors of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemistry.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Biotechnology and Digital Health: The convergence of biotechnology, genomics, and digital health will revolutionize healthcare.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
John Wilkerson, STAT, 18 Apr. 2024
Relying on other countries for key components in biotechnology presents enormous economic and national security risks.
—Eric Schmidt, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Using the current export controls on advanced semiconductors as a model, the Department of Commerce should reduce the flow of critical technology to China by introducing similar export bans on other key areas of U.S. innovation, such as quantum computing and biotechnology.
—Matt Pottinger, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2024
At Drexel University, Swanson earned a bachelor’s degree in bioscience and biotechnology, as well as a master’s degree in computer science.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
The internal investigation found that a trip Dr. Qiu made to Beijing in 2018 was paid for by a Chinese biotechnology company.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Illumina is getting a new chief financial officer, the latest major leadership change within the past 12 months for the San Diego biotechnology company.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
This division coordinates the development of fundamental photonics and spectroscopy components alongside electronics, providing essential elements to producers of analytical devices, particularly in the dynamic sectors of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemistry.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Biotechnology and Digital Health: The convergence of biotechnology, genomics, and digital health will revolutionize healthcare.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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biotechnology
noun
bio·tech·nol·o·gy
ˌbī-ō-tek-ˈnäl-ə-jē
: the manipulation (as by changing genetic material) of living things to produce useful products (as crops resistant to disease)
Medical Definition
biotechnology
noun
bio·tech·nol·o·gy
-tek-ˈnäl-ə-jē
plural biotechnologies
1
: the manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals)
also
: any of various applications of biological science used in such manipulation
2
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