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
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This trajectory will continue into 2025, as advancements in AI, remote medicine, and biotechnology continue to reshape healthcare planning and delivery.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In the complaint, Laverde said Hahn has a conflict of interest when voting on biotechnology issues because her husband works in the industry.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Ramaswamy also made a name—and a fortune—for himself in the biotechnology space and with his business ventures.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2024
The world’s two biggest economies are increasingly viewing each other through the lens of national security, including in strategically important sectors such as semiconductors, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In the complaint, Laverde said Hahn has a conflict of interest when voting on biotechnology issues because her husband works in the industry.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Ramaswamy also made a name—and a fortune—for himself in the biotechnology space and with his business ventures.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2024
The world’s two biggest economies are increasingly viewing each other through the lens of national security, including in strategically important sectors such as semiconductors, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Biotechnology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biotechnology. Accessed 2 Dec. 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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