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

Recent Examples on the Web

Shares of the global conglomerate, known for its biotech, diagnostics, and life sciences businesses, are down 8.4% year to date and more than 16.5% over the past year. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025

Reinventing Data Management While life sciences are forging new paths with AI in the lab, data management is having its own renaissance. —Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

The Torrey Heights campus (originally named Torrey View), was built by Breakthrough Properties, a global life science real estate developer. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025

The company continues to focus on expanding its presence in the automotive/EV and life sciences markets, as well as maintaining its position in the semiconductor market. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life science

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience

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