biochemical

adjective

bio·​chem·​i·​cal ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biochemistry

2

: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms

a biochemical defect in the brain

biochemical noun

biochemically

ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of biochemical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Photosynthesis is a biochemical process that plants, algae and certain bacteria use to turn light energy from the sun into food. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

Engrams describe the physical and biochemical changes that occur in the brain when memories are formed. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

While there’s no structural or biochemical test for IBS, there are specific criteria—called the ROME IV Criteria—that are essential for its diagnosis. —Stacey Colino, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024

Nearly all of them have mitochondria, which produce energy to fuel biochemical reactions. —Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing biochemical

• biochemical oxygen demand

Medical Definition

biochemical

adjective

bio·​chem·​i·​cal -ˈkem-i-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biochemistry

2

: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms

biochemical abnormalities

biochemical processes

biochemical noun

biochemically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb