biochemistry
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛməstɹi// UK //bˌaɪəʊkˈɛmɪstɹi// bio·chem·istry
n. the study of the chemical processes that happen inside living things, like how your body turns food into energy.
n. the branch of science concerned with the chemical substances and processes that occur in plants and animals.
She is studying biochemistry at university.
Understanding biochemistry helps doctors explain how medicines interact with the body.
Modern biochemistry bridges the gap between molecular biology and organic chemistry, revealing the intricate metabolic pathways that sustain cellular life.
From bio- + chemistry.