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biology

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This term carries a clinical and academic weight, evoking images of laboratories, microscopes, and taxonomic charts. It suggests a systematic approach to understanding life through empirical evidence and biological laws. In contemporary conversation, the word is often used to describe an innate, physical predisposition rather than the academic field. When someone refers to their biology, they are usually discussing genetic traits or hormonal influences that dictate behavior or health, distinguishing these hard-wired factors from psychological or social influences.

Uncountable when referring to the academic discipline or science. Countable when referring to the specific biological makeup of an individual or species.

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

The scientific study of living organisms and their vital processes.

"She decided to major in biology at university."

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