biology

biology
biology [bī äl′ə jē]
n.
[< Fr or Ger: Fr biologie < Ger; coined (1802) by G. Reinhold (Treviranus), Ger physiologist < Gr bios (see BIO-) + -logia,-LOGY]
1. the science that deals with the origin, history, physical characteristics, life processes, habits, etc. of living organisms, as plants and animals, and of viruses: it includes botany, zoology, and microbiology
2. animal and plant life, as of a given area
3. biological history, principles, etc.
biologist
n.

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