biotechnology
nounfemininetécnico/bi.ɔ.tɛk.nu.lu.ˈʒi.ɐ/medium
bi·o·tec·no·lo·gi·a
Definition
The exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
Advances in biotechnology have led to new cancer treatments.
He works in the biotechnology sector.
Common collocations
biotechnology industryagricultural biotechnologybiotechnology researchbiotechnology company
Etymology
Do grego 'bíos' (vida) + 'téchnē' (arte, ofício) + '-logia' (estudo).