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life science
noun
: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
life scientist
noun
Examples of life science in a Sentence
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Healey's $1 billion proposal aims to catalyze the economic growth around climate tech by using the successes in life sciences as a template and applying it to climate tech innovation, Hao told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 June 2024
Ben Hirsch Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2024
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Alex and his care team had to overcome many hurdles to get Alex back to a full life.
—Antje M. Barreveld, STAT, 16 May 2024
The group’s scorecard showed the largest number of deals in the life sciences and information technology industries, with 142 in all.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
life science
noun
: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living things and life processes
—usually used in plural
Medical Definition
life science
noun
: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
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