biotechnology
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˌbaɪoʊˌtɛkˈnɑɫədʒi// UK //bˌaɪəʊtɛknˈɒlədʒi// biotech·nol·o·gy
n. the use of living organisms to make useful products or solve problems.
n. the application of biological systems and organisms to develop or make products.
Biotechnology helps farmers grow better crops.
Modern biotechnology allows scientists to edit genes for medical treatments.
The rapid expansion of biotechnology in agriculture has sparked debates regarding genetic modification and its long-term ecological impact.
From bio- + technology.