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life science
noun
: an area of science that deals with living things and life processes
Full Definition of LIFE SCIENCE
: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes —usually used in plural
— life scientist noun
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First Known Use of LIFE SCIENCE
1941
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life science
noun
Medical Definition of LIFE SCIENCE
: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, or anthropology) that deals with living organisms and life processes—usually used in plural
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