biochemistry
nounfemininetécnico/bjuˈkimikɐ/medium
bi·o·quí·mi·ca
Definition
The branch of chemistry that studies the substances and chemical processes that occur in living organisms.
Biochemistry is essential for understanding cellular metabolism.
He earned his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Coimbra.
Common collocations
biochemistry laboratorybiochemical analysisbiochemistry course
Etymology
De 'bio-' (vida) + 'química'.