life science

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪəns/
US: /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪəns/

  1. The study of living things, including biology, zoology, and botany.

    1. He enjoys life science in school.
    2. Her degree is in life science with a focus on genetics and molecular biology.

  2. A branch of science, such as biology, that studies living organisms and life processes.

    1. Life science is his favorite class.
    2. She works in a lab, researching various aspects of life science for medical advancements.

Synonyms

biology bioscience
life science adjective

  1. Relating to the scientific study of living organisms and their processes.

    1. It is a life science project.
    2. The life science industry is rapidly growing and changing with new technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "life science" in English means: The study of living things, including biology, zoology, and botany., A branch of science, such as biology, that studies living organisms and life processes..

The phonetic transcription of "life science" is /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪəns/ in British English and /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "life science": biology, bioscience.

Example usage of "life science": "He enjoys life science in school.". More examples on the page.