biochemical

adjective

bio·​chem·​i·​cal ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biochemistry

2

: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms

a biochemical defect in the brain

biochemical noun

biochemically

ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of biochemical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although scientists have known about these different pigments for some time, understanding the biochemical and genetic basis behind how birds use them to vary in color has been less clear. —Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024

Medical examiners requested histopathological, biochemical and toxicological testing. —Tracy Wright, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024

The report indicates that forensics are now waiting on results from histopathological, biochemical, and toxicological reports to better understand the substances that may have been in his body at the time of his death. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024

Experts understand that mental illness is the result of the interaction of biochemical, social, and genetic factors. —Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing biochemical

• biochemical oxygen demand

Medical Definition

biochemical

adjective

bio·​chem·​i·​cal -ˈkem-i-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biochemistry

2

: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms

biochemical abnormalities

biochemical processes

biochemical noun

biochemically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb