First Known Use: 1930
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biosynthesis
noun bio·syn·the·sis \-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs\
Definition of BIOSYNTHESIS
: the production of a chemical compound by a living organism
— bio·syn·thet·ic \-sin-ˈthe-tik\ adjective
— bio·syn·thet·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of BIOSYNTHESIS
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biosynthesis
noun bio·syn·the·sis \-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs\
plural bio·syn·the·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of BIOSYNTHESIS
: production of a chemical compound by a living organism
—bio·syn·thet·ic \-sin-ˈthet-ik\ adjective
—bio·syn·thet·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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