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Definition of biochemistry

biochemistry

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈkɛm.ɪ.stri/
bi · o · chem · is · try
Adverb:biochemically
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Plural:biochemistries
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Adjective:biochemical
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• noun

1

The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.

Example

"She decided to major in biochemistry to better understand how cellular metabolism functions at a molecular level."

2

The vital chemical processes, reactions, and composition of a particular living organism, tissue, or biological system.

Example

"Prolonged exposure to extreme stress can measurably alter the biochemistry of the human brain."

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biochemical
biochemically
biochemist
biochemistry
biodegradable
biodegradation
biodegrade

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'bio-' (meaning 'life', from bios) with 'chemistry'; the term was popularized in 1903 by German chemist Carl Neuberg as 'Biochemie'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biochemistry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biochemistry
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